Immediate effects of Graston Technique on hamstring muscle extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Graston Technique on hamstring extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-four patients with nonspecific low back pain (27–46 years of age) enrolled in the study. All participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Graston technique group (n=12) and a static stretching group (n=12). The Graston Technique was used on the hamstring muscles of the experimental group, while the static stretching group performed static stretching. Hamstring extensibility was recorded using the sit and reach test, and a visual analog scale was used to measure pain intensity. [Results] Both groups showed a significant improvement after intervention. In comparison to the static stretching group, the Graston technique group had significantly more improvement in hamstring extensibility. [Conclusion] The Graston Technique is a simple and effective intervention in nonspecific low back pain patients to improve hamstring extensibility and lower pain intensity, and it would be beneficial in clinical practice.

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Graston Technique Pressure Changes On Hamstring Range Of Motion

“…25 Their pre-test PSLR values were 90° which was measured at the patient's end feel. 25 Moon et al 26 reported evaluating hamstring ROM and its relation to nonspecific low back pain. They did not report average PSLR criteria, but one of their inclusion criteria were a PSLR of 70° or less.…”

“…They did not report average PSLR criteria, but one of their inclusion criteria were a PSLR of 70° or less. 26 They did not have a requirement for physically active participants. 26 They treated the hamstring in a semi-flexed positioned between 30-60° while applying GT1.…”

“…26 They did not have a requirement for physically active participants. 26 They treated the hamstring in a semi-flexed positioned between 30-60° while applying GT1. 26 Baker et al 27 evaluated the use of IASTM in treating those with tissue extensibility dysfunction.…”

“…26 They treated the hamstring in a semi-flexed positioned between 30-60° while applying GT1. 26 Baker et al 27 evaluated the use of IASTM in treating those with tissue extensibility dysfunction. They found three case studies of college aged athletes where they applied IASTM treatment while also applying a passive force.…”