Research Article: A Pilot Study for Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological versus Pharmacological Treatment Strategies for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Introduction:
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most common causes of low back pain (LBP) and radiating leg pain (sciatica). The prevalence of sciatica vary from .% in the general population to % in specific working populations. Most cases of sciatica caused by acute LDH show favorable outcomes and resolve within weeks to months. , However, in some cases, LDH becomes a chronic condition of lifelong experience with LBP.
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