Massage Therapy on Hamstrings in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Massage Therapy on Hamstrings in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Effectiveness of a technique of dynamic massage therapy in the hamstrings in patients with nonspecific low back pain.

The main objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of a technique of dynamic massage therapy in the hamstrings in patients with nonspecific low back pain. Secondary objectives are assess whether the technique of dynamic massage therapy increases the extensibility of the hamstrings, assess whether the treatment of hamstrings decreases low back pain and determine whether the application of this technique decreases the disability associated with nonspecific low back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-65 years old.
• Low back pain with over three months of evolution.
• Practice sports regularly (at least three times a week).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fractures, Tumors, congenital anomalies, rheumatic diseases, infectious or inflammatory processes.
• Pathology Nerve root
• Presence of neurological deficit or neuromuscular diseases.
• Surgery
• Physiotherapy treatment for low back pain in the last 30 days.
• Drugs in previous 24h