Traction and back exercises for nerve pain in the lower back
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study combines gentle back stretching (traction) with repeated back extension exercises to see if they can improve nerve function in people with long-term lower back pain caused by a herniated disc. It may help reduce pain and improve mobility.
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Who can take part
- You have had pain or numbness going down one leg for more than 3 months due to a disc problem at L5-S1.
- You are between 35 and 60 years old.
- You have a positive straight leg raise test (pain when lifting your leg while lying down).
- You have not had surgery on your lower back.
- You do not have conditions like spinal narrowing, scoliosis, heart problems, cancer, nerve damage, or a brain or spinal cord injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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