What Is Stenosis?

Stenosis simply means narrowing
When excessive narrowing occurs, pressure on a nerve increases and can begin to cause symptoms.

There are two types of holes that can narrow. The first hole is the spinal canal (Fig 1), through which the spinal cord passes. Normally this hole should measure 15-17 mm in diameter. When is narrows to less than 10-12mm, it is considered stenotic.

There a second pair of holes on either side of the spine, called neural foramen (Fig
2) The spinal nerves pass through these holes, forming into a bundle which we call the sciatic nerve. You have a sciatic nerve running downward into each buttock and leg.

There are ways to manage spinal stenosis without surgery. People who are given more control over their condition, experience less pain and live more fulfilling lives.

Finding the right combination of treatments is the key. Unfortunately, most patients have been given few options. Few understand what stenosis is and how to reduce the daily stress to their spines.

So before you give up hope, download my FREE guide to Non-Surgical Care of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

In this guide, you’ll Learn:

•  What most doctors never take time to tell you, so you won’t be left guessing about your condition
• The 3 most common changes leading to stenosis, so you can decide which treatment options make the most sense
• What realistic expectations are, so you aren’t repeatedly disappointed and continually looking for a silver bullet
• 10 non-surgical types of treatment – Learn which ones can help and which ones that have little or no benefit, so you can invest your time, money and hard work wisely
• The answers to 3 of the most frequently asked questions I get from patients, including “Is it true that I just need to walk more?” This is frequent advice given to patients by well-meaning friends and family
• How to perform my 3 favorite exercises to begin your journey of stenosis management