Are you struggling with low back pain?
There's a promising technique called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) that could be your game-changer!
By: Katrina Dow
5/8/20241 min read


What Makes PNF Special?
PNF is more than just stretching - it's a powerful method that helps reduce pain and improve mobility.
Here's why it's awesome:
Significantly reduces low back pain. (1, 3)
Improves functional movement and flexibility (2)
Helps break the pain-spasm-pain cycle (4)
Shows benefits within 4-8 weeks of treatment (3)
The Science Behind PNF
Researchers have found that PNF can:
Decrease pain intensity by up to 2.14 points (2)
Improve spine range of motion (2)
Enhance muscle performance and relaxation (4)
Real Results
Multiple studies have shown PNF can help people with chronic low back pain by:
Reducing pain
Increasing hip flexibility
Improving overall function
Sources:
1 Efficacy and safety of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
https://www.ftrdergisi.com/uploads/pdf/pdf_4390.pdf
2 Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle - Atlantic Massage
https://muscletherapies.com/pain-spasm-pain-cycle/
3 Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7443075/
4 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3588663/
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