2 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
Hypothesis - This study is designed to evaluate the results of using the Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest versus an EZ form brace in patients with radiating leg pain from disc bulge / protrusion / herniation. Specifically, our hypothesis is that patients given the Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest (OPV) will have greater pain relief and increased self-reported functionality and fewer progressions to surgery than those using the EZ form brace.
The purpose of this research study is to look at two of the common forms of treatment for this condition: physical therapy and epidural steroid injection. The investigators are attempting to evaluate whether or not physical therapy alone, or epidural steroid injections alone, are effective in treating this condition. The investigators will also try to determine whether or not one of these treatments is better than the other for the treatment of herniated discs with nerve injury (radiculopathy).