To Compare The Two Approaches Of Nerve Flossing Technique On Pain, Lumbar Mobility And Straight Leg Raise In Subjects With Sciatica

Abstract

Background:  Sciatica is one of the most common painful and disabling conditions. Nerve flossing technique commonly called as neural mobilization are the forms of manual therapy that are used in an effort to reduce radiating pain and improve range of motion. A wide range of physical therapy interventions have been proposed to be effective, however the efficacy of neural mobilization technique is still undetermined in developing countries like India. Purpose: A study to compare the two approaches of nerve flossing technique on pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Study design: Quasi- Experimental study, comparative in nature Methodology: A total of 45 subjects were selected for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria between age group of 20-55 years. Participants were divided into 3 groups of 15 subjects each. Group A (control), Group B (Experimental-1) and Group C (experimental-2). Group A was receive Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Hydro-collateral pack, Group B was receive slider mobilization (Nerve Flossing Technique) and Group C was receive single joint mobilization on knee (Nerve Flossing Technique). The baseline data was recorded on 1^th day (pre- intervention) and 5^th day (post-intervention) and then on 10^th day (post-intervention). Total 10 sessions per subject was given over 2 weeks i.e., 5 sessions per week. The collected Data was analyzed by using ANOVA and other statistical tests as appropriate Results: The result showed significant improvement in slider mobilization on pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Conclusion: The present study concludes that slider mobilization is most effective nerve flossing technique in improving pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Trial registration number (TRN): Not applicable.