Nerve moves and muscle zaps for low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve stretching exercises plus mild electrical pulses to see which better relieves low back pain that travels down your leg. It is for people with recent leg pain and no nerve damage or history of surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- Your pain travels from your lower back into your leg or buttock.
- Your leg pain started less than 3 months ago.
- Your pain intensity is between 4 and 8 on a 0-to-10 scale.
- You have not had any surgery on your back or leg.
- You are not pregnant or recently given birth.
- You have no nerve damage (numbness or weakness in your leg).
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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