Neural mobilization in low back and radicular pain: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain can present with radicular pain caused by lumbosacral nerve root pathology. Neural mobilization (NM) is a treatment technique used to treat low back and radicular pain (LBRP).

Purpose

To evaluate the effectiveness of NM interventions in improving pain, disability, and function in adults with LBRP.

Data sources

CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE (Ovid), Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Cochrane databases were searched.

Study selection

Randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of NM on pain, disability, and/or function in adults with LBRP.

Data extraction

Authors reviewed studies and used the PEDro scale and the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool to assess methodological quality and risk of bias.

Data synthesis

Eight studies w

SUBMITTER: Peacock M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848316 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature