A new clinical trial is underway to examine
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows
these Sitka 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 analyze
whether adding an exercise program to an educational
program can improve walking capacity in those who
have lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized
controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly put in 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 primary outcome measure is walking capacity, while the
secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of
life. (1) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows our Sitka spinal stenosis patients are
very interested in 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, resulting in pressure on the nerves. This can lead to 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 people in
Sitka who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be used
in this study 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 have 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 control it. While education is important, it is not usually
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why adding exercise 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 Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
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 Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is it. When you're
ready to see how this approach may
help you, schedule your Sitka chiropractic
appointment soon!