A new clinical trial is underway to study
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. Pflugerville Wellness Center knows
these Pflugerville 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 preposed 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 divided into 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) Pflugerville Wellness Center knows our Pflugerville 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 lower back region, 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 50 years
old. These are just the people in
Pflugerville who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be directed
in this study are made to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles surrounding
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, patients will experience 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 control it. While education is valuable, it is not typically
enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That's 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 Pflugerville Wellness Center
If you're suffering from back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Pflugerville Wellness Center is it. When you're
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your Pflugerville chiropractic
visit soon!