IASTM and Vibration Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Lumbar Disc Herniation

The Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Vibration Therapy on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and vibration massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Percussion massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation. In addition, participants will be randomly assigned to three groups Conventional Therapy, Percussion Massage Therapy, and IASTM and the study will aim to examine and compare the pre- and post-treatment effects of these three interventions on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals between 30 and 60 years of age
• Individuals diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation at the protrusion level
• Individuals with no cognitive, intellectual, or mental impairments and who are able to express themselves
• Individuals with a VAS score greater than 5
• Individuals experiencing pain for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a history of lumbar surgery
• Individuals who are pregnant
• Individuals who have had a spinal tumor or any other malignancy within the past six months
• Individuals who have received physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months
• Individuals with orthopedic conditions such as fractures
• Individuals diagnosed with neurological, rheumatological, or psychological disorders
• Individuals with diagnoses such as infection, spondylosis, spondylolysis, osteoporosis, or ankylosing spondylitis will be excluded from the study.