A new clinical trial is starting that will examine
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn knows
these Ashburn 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 investigate
whether adding an exercise program to an educational
program might improve walking capacity in sufferers with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a
randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants 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 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) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn knows our Ashburn spinal stenosis patients are
quite interested in these outcomes!
LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS WITH NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a spinal
issue that causes 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 50 years
old. These are just the folks in
Ashburn who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be used
in this trial are designed to improve
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 feel less pain
and disability and experience an improved quality of
life.
THE CONTROL GROUP
The control group in this trial will only receive
an educational program about their condition and how to control it. While education is valuable, it is not usually
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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this approach may
help you, make your Ashburn chiropractic
visit soon!