A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program blending
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Chiropractic Solutions knows
these San Jose 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 the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might enhance 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 control group or the intervention group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program and 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) Chiropractic Solutions knows our San Jose spinal stenosis patients are
quite interested in these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a condition that produces narrowing of the spinal canal in
the lower back region, 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 make walking quite difficult.
The condition is most common in people over 50 years
old. These are just the folks in
San Jose who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be used
in this study are designed to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, 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 manage it. While education is valuable, 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 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 details The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Chiropractic Solutions
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 Chiropractic Solutions is it. When you are
ready to see how this combination may
help you, make your San Jose chiropractic
visit soon!