LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION

This study tested a gel called Collabarrier® to see if it could prevent scar tissue from forming after back surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. A total of 69 adults having their first back surgery were given either Collabarrier® or another gel (Guardix-sol). The main…

This study tested a device called Ceragem Master V6 that gently stretches the spine in people with herniated discs or spinal narrowing. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to use the device or receive standard physical therapy. The main goal was to see if the device could improve…

This early-stage study tested an injection called STA363 in 25 people with sciatica from a herniated disc. Half got the real injection, half got a placebo. The main goal was to see if the injection is safe and tolerable. Researchers also looked at whether it shrinks the disc and …

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with a herniated lumbar disc. 93 adults with low back pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured balance, pain, fear of movement, depression, and quality o…

This study looked at whether a gentle stretching technique called neurodynamic mobilization can help people with a herniated (slipped) disc in their lower back. Forty adults with low back pain for at least six weeks took part. The goal was to see if the stretches could reduce pai…

This study looked at 102 people having back surgery for a herniated disc. It compared two methods of giving a pain block: one guided by ultrasound and one done by the surgeon by feel. The goal was to see which method reduces pain better after surgery.

This study tested if a web-based exercise and monitoring program works better than a simple brochure for people with a slipped disc in the lower back. 46 adults did the same 4-week home exercise program, but one group used a website for guidance and check-ins while the other used…

This study examined whether a person's body mass index (BMI) influences how well a nerve block controls pain after surgery for a slipped disc in the lower back. Researchers measured pain levels in 75 adults at different times after surgery. The goal was to see if higher BMI leads…

This study looked at how common nerve-related pain is after lower back surgery. 39 adults having planned surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis filled out a pain questionnaire before surgery and again up to a year later. The goal was to see if surgery changes the chance …