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. Wilson Family Chiropractic knows
these Millville 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 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 get an educational program plus 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) Wilson Family Chiropractic knows our Millville spinal stenosis patients are
quite interested in 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 low back area, resulting in 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 a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Millville who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be utilized
in this study are designed 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 experience 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 take
care of it. While education is valuable, 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 Wilson Family Chiropractic
If you are suffering from back pain as a result of lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Wilson Family Chiropractic is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, schedule your Millville chiropractic
appointment soon!