Massage for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific massage technique can help strengthen the muscles that support your lower back and improve the alignment of your spine for people with a herniated disc at the L4/5 level. It looks at how well massage can reduce pain and improve function compared to standard care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a lumbar disc herniation confirmed by MRI, specifically at the L4/5 level.
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- Your pain score is at least 30 out of 100 (on a scale where 0 is no pain) and your disability score is at least 20 out of 100.
- You have not had massage, acupuncture, or physical therapy in the past month.
- You do not have serious spine conditions (like past surgery or severe injury), infections, or other major health problems that would make the trial unsafe.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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