Mayo Clinic
The purpose of this study is to quantify Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)-derived mechanical property biomarkers of the lumbar paraspinal musculature and associated myofascial tissue regions before and after the intervention.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult males or females (age ≥ 18 years) * Report chronic low back pain (≥3 months) (measured by patient history and clinical evaluation) * Pain intensity reported at baseline must be ≥4 on the pain VAS scale * Presence of myofascial pain features in the lumbar region (e.g., localized tenderness and/or trigger points identified by a qualified clinician/therapist) * Able to lie in supine and prone positions for study procedures * Be able to participate fully in all aspects of the study * Have understood and signed study informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or…
Participants will receive device-assisted massage therapy using EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation). Each treatment session will last approximately 30 minutes. The device will be operated using conservative settings with predefined maximum force and pressure limits.
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