Table 1.
Participants’ characteristics (n = 102)
| Characteristic | Category | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, % females | 57 | |
| Age, year (range) | 44.7 (18–76) | |
| Pain intensity (NPRS) | ≤3 (mild pain) | 5 |
| 4–6 (moderate pain) | 51 | |
| 7–9 (severe pain) | 38 | |
| =10 (excruciating pain) | 6 | |
| S-LANSS score | Neuropathic | 66 |
| Somatic | 34 | |
| ODI score | Mild | 13 |
| Moderate | 36 | |
| Severe | 37 | |
| Bed-bound | 14 | |
| Neuro-conduction tests | Negative | 32 |
| Mild deficit (one +ve test) | 29 | |
| Moderate deficit (two +ve tests) | 18 | |
| Severe deficit (three +ve tests) | 21 | |
| Neuro-dynamic tests | Positive | 63 |
| Negative | 37 | |
| MRI-visible nerve root compromise | Negative | 45 |
| Slight compromise | 8 | |
| Moderate compromise | 19 | |
| Severe nerve derangement | 28 |