Sciatica can be defined as a radicular pain that runs through the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the lower limbs and also may be associated with weakness or numbness in the muscles. These symptoms may affect proprioception, dynamic balance and functional mobility, which result in limitations of activity and disability. Training to improve somatosensory motor control has been shown to be effective in improving coordination and postural stability and Kinesio taping has the potential to increase proprioceptive input, decrease pain and aid functional recovery.
• Both male and females.
Age between 35-50 years.
Discogenic pain due to Diagnosed herniation lumbar disc L4/L5 and L5/S1 (confirmed by MRI).
unilateral leg pain radiating below the knee accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected leg.
• Patients with inflammatory diseases like ankylosing spondylitis, vertebral collapse, rheumatoid arthritis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or osteoporosis.
Recent spinal surgery
Abdominal or lower limb surgery
Pregnancy
Parallel
somatosensory motor control exercises, Kinesiology taping, and conventional Treatment
Other interventionTotal Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
somatosensory motor control and conventional Treatment
Other interventionTotal Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
Visual Analogue Scale
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is scored by measuring the distance in millimeters (from 0 to 100 mm) or centimeters (0 to 10 cm) on a straight line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark. Higher numbers mean more intense symptoms.
lumbar range of motion
Modified Schober Test, The Schober Test evaluates lower back movement. Scoring is based on how much the distance between marked points on the spine increases during forward bending. A starting 15 cm span should stretch to 20 cm or more; an increase under 5 cm shows reduced flexibility
dynamic balance
Y balance test, The Y Balance Test is a standardized three-direction reach test (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) used to assess dynamic balance, limb asymmetry, and injury risk, with anterior reach asymmetry \>4 cm and composite scores below \~89-94% linked to higher injury risk.
functional disability
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a 10-item patient questionnaire scored from 0 to 5 per question. Total the points, divide by the maximum possible score (usually 50, or 5 × questions answered), and multiply by 100 to get a percentage score from 0% to 100%. You can calculate scores interactively using tools like OrthoToolKit.
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