A new clinical trial is starting that will examine
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. Spinal Care Clinic knows
these Burlington and Hamilton 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 adding an exercise program to an educational
program can improve walking capacity in patients with 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 plus an exercise
program, while the control group will only get the educational
program. The main outcome measure is walking capacity, while the
secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of
life. (1) Spinal Care Clinic knows our Burlington and Hamilton spinal stenosis patients are
very interested in 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, which then
puts pressure on the nerves. This can lead to pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In severe
cases, it can also cause difficulty walking.
The condition is most common in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Burlington and Hamilton who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be utilized
in this trial are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by doing 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 get
an educational program about their condition and how to take
care of it. While education is important, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why adding exercise is
so important. It includes 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 describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Spinal Care 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 blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Spinal Care Clinic is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, make your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
appointment soon!