Stretching or nerve gliding: which eases sciatica pain better?
NCT ID NCT07384832
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested two exercise techniques—dynamic stretching and nerve gliding—in 72 adults with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve-related back pain). Both groups also received standard physiotherapy. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved daily function over six weeks.
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 55150, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
dynamic stretching and slider neurodynamic technique
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a simple, drug-free exercise approach to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with nerve-related back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise studies are hard to blind, and benefits may be modest.
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