A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Apple Country Chiropractic knows
these Williamson 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 preposed study is to investigate
whether adding an exercise program to an educational
program might improve 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 allocated to 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 receive the educational
program. The primary outcome measure is walking capacity, while the
secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of
life. (1) Apple Country Chiropractic knows our Williamson spinal stenosis patients are
very concerned about these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a spinal
issue 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 cause difficulty walking.
The condition is most common in people over the age of 50. These are just the folks in
Williamson who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be employed
in this trial are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, 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 get
an educational program about their condition and how to manage it. While education is important, it is not typically
enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That
is why the addition of an exercise program 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 Apple Country Chiropractic
If you are suffering from back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Apple Country Chiropractic is it. When you're
ready to see how this combination may
help you, schedule your Williamson chiropractic
visit soon!