Physical therapy for low back pain from disc herniation
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether physical therapy can help people with a specific type of disc herniation (postero-lateral) by improving pain, stability, walking, and daily function. It may be a good fit if you have low back pain that spreads to your leg or stays in your back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have a herniated disc in your lower back that bulges to one side and back
- Your low back pain is less than 8 out of 10 on a pain scale
- Your pain changes when you move your spine—it either spreads away from or moves toward your back
- You don't have other conditions that affect your ability to walk or balance (like severe arthritis, nerve damage, or metabolic disease)
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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