Effects of neural mobilization in patients after lumbar microdiscectomy due to intervertebral disc lesion

Neural mobilization (NM) techniques have been shown to improve the neural tissue's viscoelastic properties that may lead to recover of the function of the nerve after lumbar spine surgery. This study aimed to determine the effects of NM in addition to standard rehabilitation on lumbar and sciat...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2021-01, Vol.25, p.100-107
Main Authors: Reyes, Alvaro, Aguilera, Maria Paz, Torres, Paola, Reyes-Ferrada, Waleska, Peñailillo, Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
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Microdiscectomy
Neural mobilization
Radiculopathy
Rehabilitation
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Summary:Neural mobilization (NM) techniques have been shown to improve the neural tissue's viscoelastic properties that may lead to recover of the function of the nerve after lumbar spine surgery. This study aimed to determine the effects of NM in addition to standard rehabilitation on lumbar and sciatic pain intensity, disability level, and quality of life in patients after receiving a microdiscectomy of the intervertebral lumbar disc (IVD). Twenty-four participants (age 41.3 ± 8.3 years old) within 3–4 weeks of a microdiscectomy of an IVD were randomly allocated to control (CTRL; n = 12) or NM group (n = 12). The CTRL group received ten standard rehabilitation sessions. The NM group received the same rehabilitation sessions with the addition of NM techniques. The intensity of lumbar and sciatic pain (visual analogue scale), disability level (Oswestry disability index), and health-related quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire) were measured before and after the intervention. Within-group analysis revealed a significant reduction in lumbar (p 
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.023