LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY

This study compares two non-invasive treatments—high-power laser and pulsed electromagnetic therapy—for reducing pain and improving nerve function in people with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve pain from a herniated disc). Sixty participants aged 55-68 with confirmed disc issues will…

This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called Tecar therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve-related back and leg pain). 90 adults with this condition will be split into three groups: one getting standard physical therapy,…

This study tests a gentle nerve-sliding technique for people with chronic sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy). Researchers will measure whether this movement helps reduce pain, improve daily function, and enhance balance. The study involves 28 adults with leg pain lasting 3 to 18 mon…

This study looks at how well steroid injections work for people with back pain that travels down the leg (sciatica). Researchers will test different doses and two types of steroids to find the best way to reduce pain and improve daily function. The study involves 150 adults who h…

This study looks at people with a single herniated disc in the lower back who are getting laser surgery. Some will also receive a steroid injection during the same procedure. Researchers want to see if the extra injection reduces leg and back pain and improves daily function bett…

This study tests whether a continuous nerve block placed during lower back surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. About 100 adults having lumbar decompression surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo, in a…

This study follows 120 adults with sciatica from a herniated disc who receive a steroid injection in the spine. Researchers will track how quickly pain changes in the first few weeks and see if that pattern predicts whether pain is cut in half at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to be…

This study will check how well common imaging methods like X-rays and MRIs can spot extra or fused bones in the spine (transitional vertebrae) and correctly identify the disc that is causing pain. Researchers will compare routine scans to a full-spine MRI to see which approach is…