Effectiveness of Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement along with Conventional Therapy Versus Thoracic Mobilization with Periscapular Stretching Along with Conventional Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Participants with Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Quasi Experimental Study

Dr. Preksha Atul Mehta, Dr. Keni Vora

Abstract: Background: Lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD), or herniation, among LBP participants is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, affecting approximately 10% of the population. Mulligan mobilisation is used routinely in clinical practice for the management of LDH. The Mulligan concept is based on the theory that minor positional faults of articulating joints surfaces following injury or strain result in a painful and restricted, Range of motion (ROM). Thoracic mobilization and periscapular stretching aims to improve the mechanics of facet joints i. e., the mechanical interface which is primarily affected. Design: A Quasi Experimental study. Methodology: This study included 30 participants with Lumbar disc herniation. All participants were randomly divided into two groups group A(n-15) Spinal mobilization with leg movement along with conventional physical therapy and group B(n-15) Thoracic mobilization with periscapular stretching along with conventional physical therapy. Both groups were treated 5 sessions/week for 4 weeks Statistical analysis was done for scores of NPRS, all lumbar flexion range of motion and functional disability. Result: The result shows statistical significance (p<0.05) in both the groups but, group A findings were for pain (p=0.00) and ROM (P = 0.000) And for function (P = 0.000), in other side for group B results suggests that For Pain (P = 0.00), ROM (P = 0.007) and function (P = 0.001). Conclusion: This study concluded that Spinal mobilization with leg movement along with conventional physical therapy was superior than Thoracic Mobilization with periscapular stretching along with Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and functional disability in Participants with Lumbar disc herniation.

Keywords: Thoracic mobilization, Periscapular stretching, Spinal mobilization with leg movement, Lumbar disc herniation, Low back pain

How to Cite?: Dr. Preksha Atul Mehta, Dr. Keni Vora, "Effectiveness of Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement along with Conventional Therapy Versus Thoracic Mobilization with Periscapular Stretching Along with Conventional Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Participants with Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Quasi Experimental Study", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 275-283, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26204183838, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26204183838