West Des Moines Back Pain Relief via Chiropractic Treatment Plan of Manipulation and Exercise

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 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa knows these West Des Moines spinal pain conditions very 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 enhance walking capacity in those who experience lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly allocated to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group will get 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)  Executive Chiropractic of Iowa knows our West Des Moines 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 produces narrowing of the spinal canal in the low back area, 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 a very common one in people over the age of 50. These are just the people in West Des Moines 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 regularly, patients will feel less pain and disability and experience a better 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 valuable, it is not usually enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That's why the addition of an exercise program is so important. 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 Executive Chiropractic of Iowa

If you are suffering from back pain related to lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined with at-home exercise and nutrition at Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is it. When you are ready to see how this combination may help you, schedule your West Des Moines chiropractic appointment soon!

 
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