Post Facilitation Stretch Versus Active Isolated Stretching Along With Deep Friction Massage in Wallet Sciatica.

Effects of Post Facilitation Stretch Versus Active Isolated Stretching Along With Deep Friction Massage in Wallet Sciatica.

To compare the effects of post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch along with deep friction massage on pain pressure threshold of trigger points, disability, muscle length, and hip joint range of motion in wallet sciatica.

Literature shows the effectiveness of both techniques post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch but didn't report any comparison. In this study, investigator diagnosed the patients with wallet sciatica who came with the complaint of low back pain. Both techniques were compared to determine the effectiveness in patients with wallet sciatica having trigger points.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pain (Grade greater than 3)
• Chronic pain (greater than 3 months) buttock pain.
• Patients with piriformis tightness less than 40 degrees.
• Patients with active trigger points of the piriformis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with tumor
• Patients with cognitive problems.
• Recent or history of hip trauma or injury.
• Recent abdominal surgery.
• Any other orthopedic or neurological condition of hip and lumbar spine