A new clinical trial is starting that will evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic knows
these Fernandina Beach 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 the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program can improve walking capacity in sufferers with 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 get 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) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic knows our Fernandina Beach 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 causes narrowing of the spinal canal in
the lower back region, resulting in pressure on the nerves. This can lead to 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
Fernandina Beach who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be employed
in this study are made to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by doing 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 control it. While education is important, it is not typically
enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That's why the addition of an exercise program is
so significant. 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 Amelia Chiropractic Clinic
If you are suffering from back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your Fernandina Beach chiropractic
appointment soon!