Effects of Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement With and Without Neural Flossing Technique in Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy is a spinal condition caused by compression or irritation of the lumbar nerve roots, leading to radiating leg pain, sensory changes, and functional disability. It commonly affects middle-aged and older adults, impairing daily activities and quality of life. Conservative treatments include medication, physiotherapy, and exercise. Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM), a Mulligan technique, uses passive vertebral mobilization with active leg motion to reduce nerve compression and improve mobility. Neural flossing, or neurodynamic mobilization, enhances nerve mobility by promoting gliding of nerve roots, especially in cases of restricted neural movement. This study aims to evaluate the effects of spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) with and without neural flossing technique on pain, disability, and range of motion in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients aged between 30-50 years (9) * Both male and female genders * Patient should have lower back pain radiating to one side with numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness (12) * Positive Lasegue \& slump test Exclusion Criteria: * Any fracture or other injury * Any systemic illness * Any inflammatory disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, gout) * Disc herniation * Piriformis syndrome * Lumbar instability * Scoliosis