Elgin 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 combining education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Connected Chiropractic knows these Elgin 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 preposed study is to investigate whether adding an exercise program to an educational program might enhance walking capacity in those who are diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with 60 participants who will be randomly put in 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) Connected Chiropractic knows our Elgin spinal stenosis patients are quite 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, 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 Elgin who need to keep (or at least start) exercising!

THE EXERCISES

The particular exercises that will be directed in this study 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 adding exercise is so significant. 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 Connected Chiropractic

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 Connected Chiropractic is it. When you're ready to see how this approach may help you, schedule your Elgin chiropractic appointment soon!