You could say that lower back pain is a normal part of life. Annoying, yes, but it exists. For most people, the pain disappears without treatment.
However, for others, the pain doesn’t go away. In this case, medical intervention is necessary.
The cause? For 1 in 2,000 people with severe low back pain, the cause is Cauda Equina Syndrome.
This complication occurs when the Cauda Equina nerve roots become compacted. That causes an interruption in the sensory and motor capabilities to the bladder and lower extremities.
In this case, a single injury or strain can lead to a herniated disc. Also, as we age, the disc materials and the ligaments which maintain the bones can deteriorate.
Clients with this defect are often admitted as an emergency for Cauda Equina Syndrome recovery.
To better understand Cauda Equina Syndrome treatment, you have to know what causes it to develop:
How do you know when you should turn to Cauda Equina Syndrome exercises to speed up recovery? Here are some symptoms you might experience:
We offer a full functional pattern movement exercise program designed to help with your Cauda Equina Syndrome recovery. It focuses on these key areas:
In short, our Cauda Equina Syndrome treatment offers clients the following benefits:
Generally, surgery and medication are required. However, our C.A.S.T.® program (Comprehensive Activity-Based Strength Training) can do an excellent job in addition to them.
Clients regaining lost functions is an essential element of our training program.
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