Physical therapy techniques for lower back nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining three physical therapy techniques—spine mobilization, leg movements, and spinal traction—can reduce pain and improve function in people with pinched nerves in the lower back caused by a bulging disc. If it works, it could offer a non-surgical treatment option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old
- You have one-sided leg or buttock pain from a bulging disc at L4-L5 or L5-S1 (confirmed by MRI)
- Your symptoms started 4 weeks to 6 months ago
- Your pain is mild to moderate (below 7 out of 10 on a pain scale)
- You have a positive straight-leg-raise test (limited hip flexibility on the affected side)
- You are not currently taking medications or receiving other treatments for this condition
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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