Herniated lumbar disc treated with Global Postural Reeducation. A middle-term evaluation

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Spinal Health

Background:

• Herniated lumbar intervertebral disc (HLID) is a common condition involving nerve root compression.
• HLID frequently requires management within rehabilitation medicine settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) on pain and functional capacity.
• To assess GPR's efficacy in patients with L4-L5 and/or L5-S1 herniated discs.

Main Methods:

• Twenty-four patients with HLID underwent treatment with GPR.
• Pain and disability were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale.
• Assessments were conducted at baseline and at 15, 45, 120, and 180 days post-treatment.

Main Results:

• The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale median score significantly decreased from 49 to 22 within 45 days.
• The Numeric Pain Rating Scale median score reduced from 6 to 2 at 45 days.
• These improvements indicate a substantial reduction in pain and disability.

Conclusions:

• Global Postural Reeducation demonstrates suitability for the conservative management of HLID.
• Active patient involvement in recovery enhances therapeutic outcomes.
• GPR offers a viable conservative treatment option for herniated lumbar discs.