Stenosis Exercise

Definitive Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

As we age, the spine changes, often leading to a degeneration of the vertebrae (bones), discs, muscles, and ligaments (connective tissues). These changes may lead to spinal stenosis. The term “stenosis” comes from the Greek word meaning “choking” and is often the result of degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

Exercise for Sciatica from Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

Sciatic pain from nerve root irritation or impingement can be caused by spinal stenosis, a condition that causes the nerve’s passageway to narrow or constrict. A typical symptom of spinal stenosis is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve down the leg while walking, and to feel relief of the pain after sitting down. The study of this leg pain (sciatica) is referred to as radiculopathy.

Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Many people with lumbar spinal stenosis find that they can successfully manage their condition through an easy self care program. This article presents a range or approaches an individual can take to manage low back pain and sciatica symptoms associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, including exercise and staying active, biomechanical awareness, pain management and nutrition.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Surgery

Ben Parr — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:38 -0800

Once a doctor has made a conclusive diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis, conservative or surgical treatment should be implemented, depending on the severity of the stenosis.

There are several options for conservative (non-invasive) treatment for spinal stenosis include:

Posture, Exercise, Nutrition, and Pain Management for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:05 -0700

Spinal stenosis treatments

After receiving a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis, there are many self-care activities can help manage the symptoms in conjunction with the treating doctor’s plan. This article identifies four key components of a self-care program that can be undertaken to manage the symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis.

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Non-surgical treatment for spinal stenosis

Depending on the severity of symptoms, spinal stenosis can often be managed through non-surgical means. The three most common treatments for spinal stenosis include: