A new clinical trial is starting that will examine
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program combining
education and exercises on walking capacity in those who have
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Hollstrom & Associates Inc knows
these Largo 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 investigate
whether the addition of an exercise program to an educational
program might enhance walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a
randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants will be randomly assigned
to either the intervention or control
group. The intervention group
will receive an educational program and an exercise
program, while the control group will only receive 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) Hollstrom & Associates Inc knows our Largo spinal stenosis patients are
very concerned about 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 lower back region, which then
puts pressure on the nerves. This can result in pain,
numbness, and weakness in the legs and buttocks. In severe
cases, it can also make walking quite difficult.
The condition is a very common one in people over 50 years
old. These are just the people in
Largo who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be used
in this trial are made to improve
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, patients will have less pain
and disability and have 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 manage it. While education is valuable, it is not usually
enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That
is why the addition of an exercise program is
so significant. It involves 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 Hollstrom & Associates Inc
If you're suffering from back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis with
neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic combined
with at-home exercise and nutrition at Hollstrom & Associates Inc is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your Largo chiropractic
visit soon!