A new clinical trial is starting that will 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. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic knows
these Fort Wayne 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 might enhance walking capacity in those who experience 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 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) Aaron Chiropractic Clinic knows our Fort Wayne spinal stenosis patients are
quite 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 low back area, resulting in 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 a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the folks in
Fort Wayne who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be utilized
in this study are made to improve
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 have 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 important, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That's why the addition of an exercise program is
so important. 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 describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Aaron Chiropractic Clinic
If you're suffering from back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic is it. When you're
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, make your Fort Wayne chiropractic
appointment soon!