A new clinical trial is starting that will study
the effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehab program blending
education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with
lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC knows
these La Grande spinal pain conditions quite 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 improve walking capacity in sufferers with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized
controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly divided into either the control group or the intervention 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) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC knows our La Grande 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, 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 folks in
La Grande who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!
THE EXERCISES
The particular exercises that will be used
in this study are designed to enhance
walking capacity by stretching and strengthening the muscles around
the spine. The hope is that by performing these exercises on a
regular basis, patients will have less pain
and disability and have 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 take
care of it. While education is important, it is not typically
enough on its own to deliver significant relief from symptoms. That's why adding exercise is
so significant. It involves 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 describes The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for lumbar spinal stenosis.
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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 Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is it. When you are
interested in seeing how this combination may
help you, schedule your La Grande chiropractic
visit soon!