Manual Therapy Combined With Functional Magnetic Stimulation for Lumbar Radiculopathy

Participants will be eligible for enrollment if they meet all of the following conditions: * Adults aged 18 to 64 years with a diagnosis of unilateral lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy (LDHR), established by a spine specialist and confirmed by lumbar MRI demonstrating disc pathology at L4/L5 or L5/S1 impinging on the corresponding nerve root. * Presence of sciatica-dominant symptoms (radiating pain following the sciatic nerve distribution), accompanied by a positive Straight Leg Raise response consistent with nerve root irritation. * Symptom duration of at least 12 weeks, indicating a chronic and stable clinical presentation without major fluctuations. * Referral for physiotherapy management as part of conservative care. * Ability to comprehend study procedures and provide written informed consent prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Candidates will be excluded if any of the following conditions are present: * Clinical "red flag" indicators such as cauda equina syndrome, suspected spinal infection, or oncologic disease. * Bilateral radicular involvement or symptoms inconsistent with a single-level LDHR. * Previous lumbar spine surgery or an upcoming surgical intervention scheduled during the study period. * Receipt of invasive pain-management procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections) within the last six weeks. * Coexisting severe neurologic, metabolic, or inflammatory rheumatologic diseases unrelated to the lumbar radiculopathy. * Contraindications to…