Neuropathic Pain and Postural Stability in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Inclusion Criteria: * Having radicular pain due to lumbar disc herniation. * Root compression on the dominant side on imaging. * Root compression at no more than two levels. * Radicular pain with at least 3 points on a numerical rating scale. Exclusion Criteria: * No radicular pain despite root compression on imaging. * Midline disc herniation or root compression on the nondominant side. * Radicular pain on the non-dominant side. * Treatment with neuropathic pain medication or psychotropic medication. * Loss of muscle strength on clinical examination. * Evidence of lower extremity atrophy, joint contractures, shortening of limbs, or similar disabilities. * Presence of vision loss, vestibular or neurological disorders that may cause balance disorders.