A new clinical trial is starting that will evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Cross Chiropractic Center knows
these Sandy 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 analyze
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might improve walking capacity in those who
have lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a
randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention or control
group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program plus an exercise
program, while the control group will only receive 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) Cross Chiropractic Center knows our Sandy Springs spinal stenosis patients are
very 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 low back area, which in turn
puts 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 most common in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Sandy Springs who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be employed
in this trial are made to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by doing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will feel 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 important, it is not usually
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 describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
If you are suffering from back pain related
to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Cross Chiropractic Center is it. When you're
ready to see how this combination may
help you, make your Sandy Springs chiropractic
appointment soon!