Traction in Vertical Sitting Position Versus Supine Lying Position in Patients of Chronic Radicular Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Low Back Pain focused on measuring low back pain, Chronic pain, Traction
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Both genders have an age range between 20-50 years. Chronicity of radicular low back pain for at least 3 months Capable of attending physiotherapy sessions regularly (5 times a week for 12 weeks) Exclusion Criteria: Patients with indications of spinal cord involvement (For instance; Urine or Fecal incontinency, Lack of sensation, or Limb paralysis Pregnant females will not be included. Patients with a background of spinal trauma Patients presenting a history of systemic disease
Sites / Locations
- Al-Barkat Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group-A (Vertical sitting traction)
Group-B (supine lying traction)
This session will be followed by the application of the continuous mechanical traction in the vertical sitting position with a belt around the chest. A total of 30 minutes session per day with 5 sessions per week for 12 weeks will be provided to the participants in this group
Following the conventional treatment, continuous mechanical traction will be applied in the supine lying position with a traction force equal to 50% of the total body weight. A total of 20 minutes session per day with 5 sessions per week will be provided to the participants in group B.