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!