Effects of Physical Therapy on Low Back Pain, Disc Height Index, Postural Stability, Disability, Gait and Function in Persons With Postero-lateral Disc Herniation

Effects of Physical Therapy on Low Back Pain, Disc Height Index, Postural Stability, Disability, Gait and Function in Persons With Postero-lateral Disc Herniation: The DISC-RELIEF Trial

The current study aims to determine if physical therapy is significantly superior in improving postural stability, pain and function and disc height index in persons with discogenic low back pain, as compared to the standardized medical treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female participants
• Postero-lateral lumbar disc herniation
• Aged 18-50 years old
• Low back pain intensity less than 80/100mm on visual analogue scale or 8/10 on numeric pain rating scale
• Positive peripheralization and centralization phenomenon

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with and any musculoskeletal, metabolic, or neurological disorders that may impair gait, postural stability or sensory integrity will be excluded from the study.