A new clinical trial is underway to 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. Layden Chiropractic knows
these Plainville spinal pain conditions quite well…and offers
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 enhance walking capacity in those who
have 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 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) Layden Chiropractic knows our Plainville 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, which in turn
puts pressure on the nerves. This can result in 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 50 years
old. These are just the folks in
Plainville who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be employed
in this trial are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will feel less pain
and disability and experience an improved 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 typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That's why adding exercise 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 Layden Chiropractic
If you're suffering from back pain as a result of lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Layden Chiropractic is it. When you're
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, schedule your Plainville chiropractic
visit soon!