Effects of Physical Exercise on Pain in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials - PubMed
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- Physical exercise significantly reduces pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation, regardless of surgical status.
- Meta-analysis showed a standardized mean difference of -0.68 favoring exercise intervention, indicating substantial pain improvement.
- High heterogeneity (I²=89%) among studies was noted, but exercise's benefits remained clear after statistical adjustment.
- The systematic review included 13 RCTs, with 12 contributing to the forest plot for comprehensive analysis.
- Different instruments measured pain outcomes, yet overall results support exercise as beneficial for lumbar disc herniation prognosis.