A new clinical trial is underway to study
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. Minster Chiropractic Center knows
these Minster 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 analyze
whether adding an exercise program to an educational
program can enhance walking capacity in those who
have lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized
controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly divided into either the control group or the intervention group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program plus 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) Minster Chiropractic Center knows our Minster spinal stenosis patients are
very 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 low back area, resulting in pressure on the nerves. This can result in pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In really bad
cases, it can also make walking quite difficult.
The condition is a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Minster who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be utilized
in this study are designed to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, patients will experience 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 usually
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why adding exercise is
so valuable. It involves the back
pain patient 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 Minster Chiropractic Center
If you're suffering from back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Minster Chiropractic Center is it. When you're
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your Minster chiropractic
visit soon!