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Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique(MET) and Passive Stretching on Piriformis Tightness in Mechanical Low Back Pain


Authors : Komalpreet Singh; Dr. Pushpdeep Singh; Dr. Kawalbir Singh

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/yc49jxwz

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jul1116

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Abstract : Question: What Is the comparative effectiveness of muscle energy technique(MET) and passive stretching in reducing pain and improving functional disability in individuals with piriformis tightness associated with mechanical low back pain?  Design: Experimental study with a treatment duration of 4 weeks. Simple random sampling was used to divide participants into three groups.  Participants: A total of 60 subjects (both males and females), aged 30–50 years, diagnosed with mechanical low back pain associated with piriformis tightness.  Intervention:  Group A received Muscle Energy Technique (MET) along with Hot Pack.  Group B received Passive Stretching along with Hot Pack.  Group C received Hot Pack alone. Treatment was administered 6 days per week for 4 weeks.  Outcome Measures: Assessment was carried out before and after intervention using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional disability.

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Question: What Is the comparative effectiveness of muscle energy technique(MET) and passive stretching in reducing pain and improving functional disability in individuals with piriformis tightness associated with mechanical low back pain?  Design: Experimental study with a treatment duration of 4 weeks. Simple random sampling was used to divide participants into three groups.  Participants: A total of 60 subjects (both males and females), aged 30–50 years, diagnosed with mechanical low back pain associated with piriformis tightness.  Intervention:  Group A received Muscle Energy Technique (MET) along with Hot Pack.  Group B received Passive Stretching along with Hot Pack.  Group C received Hot Pack alone. Treatment was administered 6 days per week for 4 weeks.  Outcome Measures: Assessment was carried out before and after intervention using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional disability.

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