High-power laser therapy for herniated disc and sciatica
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This study tests whether high-power laser therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with a herniated disc in the lower back that causes sciatica (pain going down the leg). It is a non-surgical treatment option that may help you avoid or delay surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a herniated disc at L4-L5 or L5-S1 (based on MRI) and have pain or numbness going down your leg (sciatica).
- You are between 30 and 45 years old.
- Your symptoms have lasted between 3 and 6 months.
- You can walk independently and are medically and psychologically stable.
- You have not had previous back or hip surgery, and you do not have conditions like cauda equina syndrome, fractures, major neurological problems (e.g., stroke, MS, epilepsy), or vascular issues.
- Your BMI is not over 30, you are not pregnant, and you have no 'red flags' like spinal tumors, fractures, osteoporosis, or infection.
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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