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. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc knows
these Fort Wayne spinal pain conditions quite 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 investigate
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program can enhance 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 assigned
to either the control group or the intervention group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program plus 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) Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc knows our Fort Wayne 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 low back area, resulting in pressure on the nerves. This can lead to pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In really bad
cases, it can also cause difficulty walking.
The condition is most common in people over the age of 50. These are just the folks in
Fort Wayne who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be employed
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 regularly, patients will have less pain
and disability and experience 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 take
care of it. While education is valuable, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That
is why the addition of an exercise program is
so valuable. 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 details The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
If you are 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 Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc is it. When you are
ready to see how this combination may
help you, make your Fort Wayne chiropractic
appointment soon!