Can exercise help with spinal stenosis?
Can exercise help with spinal stenosis?
Yes, targeted exercises improve spinal flexibility, posture, and core strength, reducing symptoms.
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Health Conditions
Spinal Stenosis
It is a condition where the spinal canal narrows, compressing the spinal cord and nerves. It commonly affects the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) spine, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. The condition typically results from aging, arthritis, disc degeneration, or congenital spinal abnormalities.
Why Choose Aster Hospitals?
At Aster Hospitals, our team of spine specialists and spine surgeons provides personalized, advanced care for spinal stenosis. We use high-precision diagnostic tools like MRI, CT scans, and X-rays to assess the severity and develop a tailored treatment approach. Our specialists focus on non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments, with surgical options considered only when necessary.
Treatment Options
Non-Surgical Approaches
- Physical Therapy: Strengthens muscles to support the spine and improve mobility
- Medications: NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and nerve pain relievers
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Reduces inflammation and relieves nerve compression
- Bracing: Provides additional spinal support in moderate cases
Minimally Invasive Treatments
- Lumbar Decompression (ILD): Removes small portions of thickened ligaments to widen the spinal canal
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Uses heat to disrupt nerve pain signals
Surgical Options Offered By A Spine Surgeon
- Foraminotomy: Enlarges nerve passageways to relieve pressure
- Spinal Fusion: Stabilizes the spine in cases of severe instability
Lifestyle and Preventive Measures
- Maintain Healthy Weight: Reduces pressure on the spine
- Stay Active: Low-impact exercises like swimming and walking keep the spine flexible
- Postural Awareness: Avoid prolonged slouching or heavy lifting
- Supportive Footwear: Reduces stress on the lower back
FAQ's
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What are the early signs of spinal stenosis?
Mild back or neck pain, stiffness, tingling, and occasional weakness in the arms or legs may indicate early spinal narrowing.
Is surgery necessary for spinal stenosis?
Not always.
Can spinal stenosis get worse over time?
Yes, if left untreated, symptoms can progress to chronic pain, mobility issues, or even loss of bladder/bowel control in severe cases.
Can exercise help with spinal stenosis?
Yes, targeted exercises improve spinal flexibility, posture, and core strength, reducing symptoms.
Can spinal stenosis get worse over time?
Can spinal stenosis get worse over time?
Yes, if left untreated, symptoms can progress to chronic pain, mobility issues, or even loss of bladder/bowel control in severe cases.
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Health Conditions
What are the early signs of spinal stenosis?
What are the early signs of spinal stenosis?
Mild back or neck pain, stiffness, tingling, and occasional weakness in the arms or legs may indicate early spinal narrowing.
No
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