A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN NEURAL FLOSSING TECHNIQUE AND WILLIAM’S EXERCISE TECHNIQUE ALONG WITH CONVENTIONAL THERAPY IN SCIATICA

Background of the study: Sciatica is one of the most common painful conditions among the global population and without any age limit. Objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Neural Flossing Technique and William’s Exercise Technique along with Conventional therapy in Sciatica. Method: The treatment procedure was explained to the patient. A written consent was obtained from the voluntary participation in this study. There were 30 patients with Sciatica were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and they were divided into 2 Groups, Group A and Group B. Group A was treated with Neural Flossing Technique with Conventional therapy and Group B was treated with William’s Exercise Technique with Conventional therapy on Sciatica. Numerical Pain Intensity Scale and Fear–Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) were used as outcome measures. Each patient was given a Physiotherapy program for 4 weeks duration. The pre and post treatment values were measured before and after 4 weeks for comparison. Result: The results of this study showed that there was significant improvement in both Groups. The subject who participated in experimental Group A had shown good improvement on pain reducing and hip range of motion than the Group B. Conclusion: The study which was conducted for 4 weeks period of intervention showed that group A of those who received Neural Flossing Technique with Conventional therapy resulted in improvement on pain reducing and hip range of motion than the Group B who received William’s Exercise Technique with Conventional therapy.