Lumbar stenosis is defined as a narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in nerve compression. This condition can cause a wide variety of symptoms and can be tricky to treat. The most common stenosis scenario is a 50+ patient who comes to the office complaining of low back and bilateral leg pain. The pain is often worse on one side, but can switch sides. The pain is made worse by walking and is relieved by sitting down or leaning on a grocery cart.
I have had great success in treating this condition using an extremely simple approach. Of course, nothing works for everyone, but the vast majority of my stenosis patients have had significant improvement using a very simple combination of Flexion/Distraction (a specialized form of traction), gentle manipulation and a home exercise/stretching program. The idea is to decrease the lumbar lordosis and allow more room for the nerves, thereby decreasing the pressure and symptoms.
The best thing about this treatment? There are three.
1. It is non-surgical.
2. It is relatively inexpensive and is covered by most insurance companies.
3. You will know whether it will help you within 4 weeks or less. Some people start to feel better within the first week.
So, if you have been diagnosed with stenosis or know someone who is suffering from it, chiropractic care is a great option. Questions? Email me.
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