Lumbar radiculopathy. Lumbar and other intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Traditional massage explanation
The Maneuvers done in therapy sessions consist of:
• Lower limb massages (Anterior, posterior, internal & external borders)
this massage is done 1 time by massager's palm in each therapy session and 5 times every day by someone else (family) at home.
- Anterior massage
in supine position massage starts from inguinal region to ankle without significant pressure on the knee
-Internal lateral massage
in supine position massage starts on internal lateral of lower limb, starts from inguinal to ankle.
-External lateral massage
in supine position massage starts on external lateral of lower limb, starts from hip to ankle.
- Posterior
in prone position lower limbs given massage from hip to ankle.
• Plantar Massage: Feet palms are massaged by a cylinder shape instrument or wood rolling pin.
• Lumbar massage (7 parts)
1- Lumbar re
patient lays in supine position crosses one lower limb over the other, fixing his or her body grasping bed sides. The massager massages the above limb which is stretched from proximal to distal regard
patient is given massage in knee-chest (prostrate) position. If this position is difficult he/she may lie on the side folding lower limbs like fetus position, instead.
4- Stretching upward (in case of
Patient lies in supine position, someone raises lower limbs one to one to separate lumbar region from bed then the massager massages stretched back.
5- Massage paraverterbral muscles
patient's paravertebral muscles are given massage in prone position by massager's thumb (circulating pressure by thumb) from neck to end of spine several times.
6- Skin pinch
different parts of back skin and subcutaneous tissue are pressed between 1th and 2nd f
Rehabilitation
Treatment - Drugs
Traditional massage explanation
The Maneuvers done in therapy sessions consist of:
• Lower limb massages (Anterior, posterior, internal & external borders)
this massage is done 1 time by massager's palm in each therapy session and 5 times every day by someone else (family) at home.
- Anterior massage
in supine position massage starts from inguinal region to ankle without significant pressure on the knee
-Internal lateral massage
in supine position massage starts on internal lateral of lower limb, starts from inguinal to ankle.
-External lateral massage
in supine position massage starts on external lateral of lower limb, starts from hip to ankle.
- Posterior
in prone position lower limbs given massage from hip to ankle.
• Plantar Massage: Feet palms are massaged by a cylinder shape instrument or wood rolling pin.
• Lumbar massage (7 parts)
1- Lumbar
patient lays
Sponsors
Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine (RICM), Iran University of Medical Science
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: lumbar radiculopathy radiating below the knee; pain lasting longer than 8 weeks (continuous or non- continuous); age between 25-55 years old; no indication for surgery or patient's disagreement or medical problem interfering surgery in case of surgery indication. Exclusion criteria: history of low-back surgery; any suspicious sign during the treatment period requiring further evaluating or intervention; red flag signs; sign & symptoms of "Quadra Equina" syndrome (Numbness or weakness of the muscles of the lower extremeties,Anus pain, perineal or saddle anesthesia, bowel and bladder disturbances, absent lower spincture reflexes, sexual dysfunction); accelerating picture of pain in acute phase; sever or exacerbated pain picture; patient's disagreement.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1 & 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.;Low back Pain disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1 & 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: Standard Rolland-Morris Questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1 & 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: W.H.O Quality of life Questionnaire (BREF). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMamak Hashemi Habibabadi
Traditional Medicine Faculty, Tehran University of Medical sciences
Outcome results
None listed