A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program blending
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries knows
these Manchester 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 preposed study is to analyze
whether adding 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 put in either the intervention or control
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) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries knows our Manchester spinal stenosis patients are
quite concerned about these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a spinal
issue that produces 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 a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in
Manchester who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be directed
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 regularly, patients will have less pain
and disability and have an improved quality of
life.
THE CONTROL GROUP
The control group in this trial will only get
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
is why adding exercise is
so significant. It includes 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 Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
If you are suffering from back pain related
to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is it. When you're
ready to see how this approach may
help you, make your Manchester chiropractic
appointment soon!