TREATING GROIN AND HIP FLEXOR PAIN USING PRIMAL REFLEX RELEASE TECHNIQUE™: A CASE SERIES

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Physiotherapy
• Pain Management

Background:

• Groin and hip flexor pain are common in active individuals.
• Nervous system involvement and "up-related" primal reflexes can lead to chronic pain and dysfunctional breathing.
• Primal Reflex Release Technique™ (PRRT™) is a novel approach to calm these reflexes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the effects of PRRT™ on pain, function, and breathing in patients with groin/hip flexor pain.
• To assess the down-regulation of primal reflexes using PRRT™.
• To evaluate outcomes in patients with hyperesthesia to TriggerRegions™ in respiratory areas.

Main Methods:

• Six subjects with acute groin/hip flexor pain were assessed.
• Tests included range-of-motion, orthopedic tests, and breathing assessments.
• PRRT™ was applied to potential responders, with outcomes measured by NPRS, PSFS, GRoC, and DPA scales.

Main Results:

• All subjects experienced complete pain resolution (statistically and clinically significant).
• All subjects achieved optimal function and normal breathing patterns.
• Symptom resolution occurred rapidly, with an average of 1.83 treatments in 2.83 days.

Conclusions:

• PRRT™ effectively treats groin/hip flexor pain by addressing nervous system and breathing pattern dysfunction.
• Rapid return to pain-free activity was observed.
• A comprehensive assessment considering the nervous system is crucial for musculoskeletal pain management.