Guided exercises compared to standard back exercises for leg pain from a slipped disc
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of guided back and leg exercise works better than standard exercise to improve movement and reduce pain in people with a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower back. If you have had leg pain for at least four weeks and can attend therapy sessions, this study may help you recover more fully.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Between 30 and 50 years old
- Diagnosed with a slipped disc in the lower back (lumbar disc herniation)
- Have low back pain plus leg pain (often shooting pain) on one or both sides
- Symptoms have lasted at least 4 weeks
- Pain level of at least 3 out of 10
- Show signs of nerve involvement, like numbness, tingling, or a positive leg-raising test
- No previous back surgery or serious conditions like tumors, fractures, or infections
- Not currently doing another exercise program for the same problem
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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