An Integrated Manual Therapy Approach to Lumbar Canal Stenosis due to Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Bulge with Neurogenic Claudication – A Case Report

Abstract

Lumbar Canal Stenosis is primarily a degenerative condition that causes decrease in the size of the lumbar canal. Acquired Absolute (<10mm) LSS is uncommon in an age group below 40. Neurogenic Claudication is a key symptom of the LSS & is being intervened by Manual Therapy regimes & Strengthening protocols. In this case report we present the case of 29 years old male with lumbar canal stenosis. The pain was Leading to disturbance in activity of daily leaving for which the patient visited physiotherapy OPD. For management, manual therapy was used and the outcomes for disability, pain and n%eurogenic claudication were noted. The study conclude that physiotherapy helps in reducing pain, claudication in lumbar canal stenosis.

Keywords: Case Report, Physiotherapy, Claudication, Lumbar canal