Simple leg stretches may ease back pain from slipped disc
NCT ID NCT07203560
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding gentle nerve gliding exercises (called neurodynamic mobilization) to standard physical therapy could help people with a herniated disc in their lower back. Forty adults with confirmed disc herniation and at least 6 weeks of low back pain took part. The goal was to see if these extra movements could reduce pain, improve range of motion, and help with daily function.
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Active substance
neurodynamic mobilization (nerve gliding exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve mobility for people with a herniated disc.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are gentle, but any new movement can cause temporary discomfort.
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Gazi University Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Çankaya, 06690, Turkey (Türkiye)