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 those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR knows
these Colorado Springs spinal pain conditions very 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 might 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 put in 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) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR knows our Colorado Springs spinal stenosis patients are
quite 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 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 cause difficulty walking.
The condition is a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Colorado Springs who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be directed
in this study are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by performing 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 important, it is not usually
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That's why adding exercise is
so valuable. 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 describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
If you are suffering from back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, make your Colorado Springs chiropractic
visit soon!