Comparative Effects of Sciatic Nerve Flossing and Active Release Technique in Cyclists With Sciatica

Comparative Effects of Sciatic Nerve Flossing and Active Release Technique on Pain, Flexibility and Functionality in Lower Limbs Among Cyclists With Sciatica

Thus the aim of my study is to determine the comparative effects of sciatic nerve flossing and active release technique on pain, flexibility, and functionality in lower limbs of cyclists with sciatica.

This study investigates the comparative effects of Sciatic Nerve Flossing and Active Release Technique on pain, flexibility, and functionality in cyclists with sciatica. To compare the efficacy of Sciatic Nerve Flossing and Active Release Technique in reducing pain and improving functional performance in cyclists diagnosed with sciatica over a six-week period. A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 32 participants, aged 18 to 35, diagnosed with sciatica persisting for more than six weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received Sciatic Nerve Flossing, while Group B underwent Active Release Technique. Pain levels were measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), functional performance was assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Score (LEFS), and flexibility was evaluated via the Sit and Reach Test.

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 18 to 30 years (16)
• Only male participants were included (15)
• Participates with Positive Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) Test (13)
• Athletes with positive slump test (15)
• Symptoms more than 6 weeks (16)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lower limb fracture(13)
• Musculoskeletal problems (radiculopathy, myopathy) (13, 14)
• Sciatica along with vascular disorders and diabetic neuropathy, sciatica due to tumor and fractures (15)
• Inflammatory arthritis (16)
• Previous surgical interventions on the lower limbs or spine (15)
• Neurological conditions affecting lower limb function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries) (13, 14)
• Patients currently undergoing physical therapy or other interventions for sciatica (15)
• Individuals with contraindications to physical activity or exercise due to health conditions (13, 14)