A new clinical trial is starting that will examine
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. New Roads Chiropractic Center knows
these New Roads spinal pain conditions very well…and offers
a relieving treatment plan of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation and mobilization
with exercise!
EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS TESTED
The aim of this described study is to analyze
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might enhance walking capacity in sufferers with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized
controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly assigned
to either the control group or the intervention group. The intervention group
will get an educational program plus an exercise
program, while the control group will only get the educational
program. The main outcome measure is walking capacity, while the
secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of
life. (1) New Roads Chiropractic Center knows our New Roads spinal stenosis patients are
quite interested in these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a condition that produces narrowing of the spinal canal in
the lower back region, which in turn
puts pressure on the nerves. This can result in pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In severe
cases, it can also make walking quite difficult.
The condition is most common in people over 50 years
old. These are just the people in
New Roads who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be employed
in this trial are made to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will have less pain
and disability and have a better quality of
life.
THE CONTROL GROUP
The control group in this trial will only get
an educational program about their condition and how to take
care of it. While education is valuable, it is not usually
enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That's why adding exercise is
so valuable. It includes the back
pain sufferer in his or her relief! Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Michael McMurray on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT New Roads Chiropractic Center
If you are suffering from back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at New Roads Chiropractic Center is it. When you're
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, schedule your New Roads chiropractic
appointment soon!