Os efeitos da mobilização neural em pacientes com lombociatalgia

Abstract

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the main complaints of patients with musculoskeletal disorders, affected the population during their life, which makes it a public health issue in modern society. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the use of neural mobilization technique in patients with low back pain. Methodology : Eleven subjects were evaluated before and after treatment, the pain, lumbar range of motion (ROM) of the affected hi p ROM, evaluation of flexibility through the Wells Bench, in addition to the questionnaire Oswestry Disability Index. The treatment was done using a neural mobilization technique with extended leg elevation (SLR), two times a week for 4 weeks. Results: Aft er treatment, there was significant improvement of the ROM of the affected hip, being observed some improvement in the remaining data, but without significant changes. Conclusion: The neural mobilization promoted improved ROM hip, however, had limited effe ct to promote improvement in pain perception, and affected individuals function for low back pain.