Massage therapy to rebuild lower back muscles for disc herniation
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specific massage technique can help rebuild the muscles that stabilize your lower back, which may reduce pain and improve movement for people with a lumbar disc herniation. The goal is to correct the 'muscle-bone imbalance' that often causes back pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old
- An MRI has confirmed a disc bulge at the L4/L5 level of your lower back
- Your back pain is at least a 3 on a 0-to-10 pain scale (or 30 on the VAS)
- Your back problem limits everyday activities like walking, bending, or sitting
- No massage, acupuncture, or physical therapy in the past month
- No prior back surgery or major spinal 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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