Comprehensive Physiotherapeutic Approach in Managing Lumbar Schmorl’s Node: A Case Report
Schmorl’s nodes are indicative of Intervertebral Disc (IVD) protrusion into the vertebral body, with epidemiological predominance of 76% amongst males. The condition is usually asymptomatic with rare presentation of pain in few cases, making Non steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and physiot...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/20857/77088_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)__PF1(KrA_OM)_PFA(IS)_PB(KrA_IS)_PN(IS).pdf |
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| Summary: | Schmorl’s nodes are indicative of Intervertebral Disc (IVD) protrusion into the vertebral body, with epidemiological predominance of 76% amongst males. The condition is usually asymptomatic with rare presentation of pain in few cases, making Non steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and physiotherapeutic management as typical line of treatment. Although physiotherapy is helpful in this condition, studies are scarce with set physiotherapeutic interventions lacking. This case report presents a 30-year-old male having lower back ache (LBA) with Schmorl’s nodes at the superior endplate of L3 vertebral disc. Therefore, this case report highlights the importance of a comprehensive physiotherapeutic approach including a combination of electrotherapy, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and education on posture as well as ergonomics. Significant improvement in Low Back Pain (LBP) {Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)}, strength of core and lower extremity {Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)}, functional outcome {Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)} and Quality of Life (QoL) {Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)} were noted after six weeks of intervention. Further research is warranted to validate the effectiveness of this approach in a larger patient population. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |