Williamson Back Pain Relief via Chiropractic Treatment Plan of Manipulation and Exercise
A new clinical trial is underway to study the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program blending education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Apple Country Chiropractic knows these Williamson spinal pain conditions very well…and offers 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 the addition of an exercise program to an educational program might improve walking capacity in those who experience lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Being a randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 participants will be randomly put in 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 main outcome measure is walking capacity, while the secondary outcome measures are pain intensity, disability level, and quality of life. (1) Apple Country Chiropractic knows our Williamson spinal stenosis patients are quite interested in 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 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 most common in people over 50 years old. These are just the folks in Williamson who need to keep (or at least begin) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The specific exercises that will be used in this study are made to enhance walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises regularly, patients will feel 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 important, it is not typically enough on its own to provide significant relief from symptoms. That is why adding exercise is so important. 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 Apple Country Chiropractic
If you're suffering from back pain related to lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication, there is hope! In-office treatment with Cox Technic blended with at-home exercise and nutrition at Apple Country Chiropractic is it. When you're interested in seeing how this approach may help you, schedule your Williamson chiropractic appointment soon!
