A new clinical trial is underway to study
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. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center knows
these Pensacola 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 preposed study is to analyze
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might improve walking capacity in patients 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 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 primary outcome measure is walking capacity, while the
secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of
life. (1) Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center knows our Pensacola spinal stenosis patients are
quite 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 in turn
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 most common in people over 50 years
old. These are just the people in
Pensacola who need to keep (or at least start) 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 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 get
an educational program about their condition and how to take
care of 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 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 details The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
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 Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center is it. When you are
ready to see how this combination may
help you, schedule your Pensacola chiropractic
visit soon!