Lumbar radiculopathy is a neuromusculoskeletal condition that is characterized as radiating pain in the leg described as electric, burning, or sharp, and is associated with dermatomal or myotomal differences and tendon reflex abnormalities. Neural mobilization is a manual therapy technique designed to alleviate nerve pain and dysfunction by gently mobilizing the nerve along its pathway. The Progressive Inhibition of Neuromuscular Structures (PINS) technique is a therapeutic approach that aims to reduce pain and muscle tension by sequentially applying pressure to specific points along a muscle or nerve pathway. This study focuses on pain, range of motion and disability with these techniques in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
Age group between 18 and 40 years(.
Both gender male and female.
Participants diagnosed as having a chronic (lasting three months or longer) lumbar radiculopathy.
Diagnosed patient of having radiculopathy at level of L4-L5 and L5-S1 lesion (unilateral radiculopathy).
Individuals having bilateral lumbar radiculopathy.
Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis
Mechanical systemic low back pain or neoplasmic and infectious processes.
Participants with severe nerve root compression (non-ambulant/wheelchair-bound).