Health Condition 1: M511- Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dry Needling Therapy and Neural Mobilization: Total duration of the study 8 weeks-3 days/ per week on alternative days, 30mins each session
Control Intervention1: Conventional lumbar st
Sponsors
Pavithra J
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: History of Chronic Radiating Leg Pain: Presence of unilateral leg radiating pain persisting for at least three months, interfering with daily activities and movements. Confirmed Lumbar radiculopathy: Clinical diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy (radiating leg pain in dermatomal distribution) , LLTT ( lower limb tension test) - slump and SLR. Pain Severity: Moderate unilateral leg radiating pain (e.g., NPRS score more than 4). Willingness to Participate: Ability to follow treatment protocols and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Other causes of leg pain such as: piriformis syndrome, SI joint dysfunction, hip pathologies. Systemic comorbidities affecting nerve or muscle function: Diabetes Mellitus, TB Spine, any significant systemic Inflammatory conditions. Contraindications to intervention: including bleeding disorders, anticoagulant use, skin infections. History of spine and Hip surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NPRS - Numeric Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NCS - Nerve Conduction Study ODI - Oswestry Disability Index ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, 4th week & 8th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMuthukumaran Jothilingam
Outcome results
None listed