A new clinical trial is underway to examine
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program blending
education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Most Chiropractic Clinic knows
these Murfreesboro spinal pain conditions quite well…and delivers
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 experience lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a
randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants will be randomly assigned
to either the intervention or control
group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program and an exercise
program, while the control group will only get 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) Most Chiropractic Clinic knows our Murfreesboro spinal stenosis patients are
quite concerned about 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 lead to 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 the age of 50. These are just the people in
Murfreesboro who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be used
in this trial are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by doing these exercises regularly, patients will feel 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 control it. While education is valuable, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why adding exercise is
so important. It involves 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 Most Chiropractic Clinic
If you're 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 Most Chiropractic Clinic is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your Murfreesboro chiropractic
appointment soon!