Comparative Effect Between Mulligan Leg Raise and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy

This study examines the comparative effects of mulligan leg raise traction and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy

Inclusion Criteria: Age 30 -50 years both male and female Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree crossed SLR test positive Slump test positive pain and symptoms distribution in dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5 Exclusion Criteria; MRI findings indicating Spinal instability Significant neuroforaminal stenosis Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation ) Clinical findings indicating: presence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual MuscleTesting grades 0, 1, or 2) Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction) Diagnosed spinal conditions; Lumbar spondylolisthesis, Lumbar spine fracture, Spinal stenosis, Spinal tumor, Ankylosing spondylitis History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy