Health Condition 1: null- Herniated intervertebral disc in low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga: Loosening exercises, asanas, pranayamas and relaxation techniques. Classes 3 times a week for 3 months plus home practice.
Control Intervention1: Control: Some educational classe
Sponsors
Patanjai Research Foundation
Yoga Biomedical Trust (Reg. Charity 285265)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Age 20-45 y •Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire score >3 and/or acute sciatica in past 3 months •Presence of at least 1 disc herniation or bulge •Willingness to comply with the treatment randomly assigned
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: •Severe motor weakness •Previous spinal surgery •Central canal stenosis •Severe structural deformity •Severe osteoporosis •Fresh fracture •Pregnancy •Tumours •Ankylosing spondylitis •Spinal infection •Severe cardiovascular or metabolic disease •Other corresponding disorders preventing active participation in therapy programme •Recent history of psychosis or alcohol abuse •Lack of cooperation •Pending litigation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Roland Morris Disability QuestionnaireTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Low Back Pain ScaleTimepoint: 3 mohths;Dermatome and myotome testsTimepoint: 3 months;Effects of MRI-displayed structural abnormalities at baseline on the primary outcome measuresTimepoint: 3 months;MRI-displayed structural changes in disc abnormalitiesTimepoint: 3 months;Straight leg raising testTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAbhishek Bhardwaj
Yoga Biomedical Trust
Outcome results
None listed