Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of nerve mobilization on sciatica in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Methods 46 patients with lumbar disc herniation were divided into treatment group (n=23) and control group (n=23). The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment, the treatment group received nerve mobilization everyday in addition for 1 month. The score of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Japanese Orthopaedic Association score (JOA score) were observed before and after treatment. Results There was no significant difference in the score of VAS and JOA between 2 groups before treatment (P>0.05). The score of VAS was significantly lower (P<0.001), and the JOA score was significantly higher (P<0.001) in the treatment group than in the control group after treatment. Conclusion The nerve mobilization is effective on sciatica in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Key words: nerve mobilization, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica