Sitka Back Pain Relief via Chiropractic Treatment Plan of Manipulation and Exercise
A new clinical trial is underway to study the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows these Sitka spinal pain conditions very 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 sufferers with 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 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) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows our Sitka 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 low back area, which then puts pressure on the nerves. This can result in pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In really bad cases, it can also cause difficulty walking. The condition is a very common one in people over 50 years old. These are just the folks in Sitka who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be used in this trial are made 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 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 important, it is not typically enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That is why adding exercise is so significant. 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 Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
If you are suffering from back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended with at-home exercise and nutrition at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is it. When you are ready to see how this approach may help you, make your Sitka chiropractic appointment soon!
