Lumbar disc herniation. Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First Intervention group : core stability exercises for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week including warm-up (5 minute), exercise (40 minute) and cool down (5 minute). Exercises include bri
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate lumbar pain intensity with a visual analog scale score between 2-7 and severity of disc herniation with grade 1 and 2 (bulging and protrusion) History of low back pain for more than three months Not having specific diseases such as neurological diseases, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. Not participating in regular exercise means 3 sessions per week for at least one year Not using other treatments for low back pain during the intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Absences in training More than two session Dissatisfaction with continuing training Getting Illness or injury during the intervention period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plasma beta endorphin. Timepoint: 12 hours before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Blood sample- ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent).;Functional disability. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Oswestry disability index.;Muscles activity. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Mcgill pain questionnaire.;Lumbar range of motion. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Modified Schöber test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactYasser Mohebbi Rad
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed