A review and empirical findings of fasciae and muscle interactions in low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low Back Pain (LBP) is a global musculoskeletal disorder affecting quality of life, with 90% of cases categorized as nonspecific, indicating that the underlying cause is unknown. One of the current treatment modalities that physiotherapists use are fascia tissue manipulations (FTMs), such as soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and elastic tape, to enhance joint mobility and muscle flexibility in LBP individuals.

Purpose

This review and experimental research explore the hypothetical mechanisms of FTMs using Skin Displacement (SKD), either by hand or with elastic tape.

Methods

Several hypotheses regarding the working mechanisms of FTMs are discussed through inductive reasoning based on literature and new experimental results using ultrasonography an

SUBMITTER: van Amstel RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457458 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature