A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program blending
education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Chiropractic Care knows
these West Palm Beach spinal pain conditions quite 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 investigate
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program can improve walking capacity in those who are diagnosed
with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a
randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants will be randomly put in either the control group or the intervention group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program and 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) Chiropractic Care knows our West Palm Beach spinal stenosis patients are
very interested in these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal in
the lower back region, resulting in pressure on the nerves. This can lead to pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In really bad
cases, it can also cause difficulty walking.
The condition is most common in people over 50 years
old. These are just the folks in
West Palm Beach who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be employed
in this study are made to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by doing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will have less pain
and disability and experience a better quality of
life.
THE CONTROL GROUP
The control group in this trial will only receive
an educational program about their condition and how to manage it. While education is important, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why the addition of an exercise program is
so important. 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 details The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Chiropractic Care
If you are suffering from back pain related
to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Chiropractic Care is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your West Palm Beach chiropractic
visit soon!