THE SLUMP TEST FOR HNP WITH NERVE ROOT COMPRESSION OR A DURAL MOBILITY TEST? The Slump Test is another commonly performed test for suspected lumbosacral radicular syndrome. But is this really a test that is that can be seen as an alternative to the SLR? In case of a disc prolapse or extrusion, which causes radicular pain (shooting pain down the leg due to mechanosensitivity of the DRG or inflammation of a nerve root), the SLR will be pretty sensitive to detect the condition. In these cases, you