A new clinical trial is starting that will study
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. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center knows
these Manahawkin 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 described study is to investigate
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might enhance walking capacity in patients 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 and 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) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center knows our Manahawkin spinal stenosis patients are
very concerned about these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal in
the lower back region, which then
puts 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 the age of 50. These are just the people in
Manahawkin who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be utilized
in this trial are designed to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will feel less pain
and disability and have 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 control it. While education is valuable, it is not usually
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why the addition of an exercise program is
so important. It involves 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 Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
If you are suffering from back pain as a result of lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, schedule your Manahawkin chiropractic
visit soon!