What is spinal stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a common back pain condition caused from anatomical narrowing of the central and or lateral spinal canals. It tends to affect people as they get older.
In the spine there are canals that are formed by the vertebrae in which the spinal cord passes through the nerves branching off it. With arthritis, wear and tear, disc problems, fractures and injuries, the spinal canal can become smaller. This compression will produce decreased blood flow to the spinal nerves and cause many upper or lower limb problems.
If you or someone you care about is living with this condition, you know how limiting and difficult it can make everyday life.
InSync Wellness in Brampton, ON offers physiotherapy for spinal stenosis. Call our clinic today to learn about our treatment options.
Symptoms of spinal stenosis
Common symptoms with spinal stenosis are back pain, which often radiates to the shoulders, arms, buttocks or legs. Often numbness, tingling, heaviness, burning and severe pain can occur with compression of the spinal canal or the exciting nerves.
Many people also deal with compromised balancing abilities as well, leading to a greater tendency for falls. Patients with spinal stenosis also find it difficult to walk for 15-30 minutes without increased fatigue to the legs and even pain.
How can physiotherapy help me?
Living with such condition can prove to be very difficult and finding relief on your own is not always easy.
The good news is that with the right physiotherapy treatment at InSync Wellness in Brampton, ON, there is a lot that can be done to reinforce the vertebrae by strengthening the muscles around the spine. Furthermore, by improving motion in rigid areas of the spine, regular loads on the spine can be better distributed.
Fortunately, targeted physical therapy treatments, such as exercise, manual therapy, and education can help manage the symptoms of spinal stenosis and provide pain relief.
How can I avoid developing spinal stenosis?
There are ways you can move your body to prevent this kind of condition from occurring and causing you problems, such as:
- Avoiding activities that cause prolonged or repetitive extension of the spine, such as reaching behind you or overhead.
- Practice hip strengthening exercises.
- Avoid prolonged sitting, especially in slouched positions.
- Have a physical therapist to assess your spinal strength and your overall movement abilities.
Contact InSync Wellness for an appointment
If you or someone you love is living with spinal stenosis or experiencing symptoms and would like to find out for sure what their diagnosis is, call InSync Wellness in Brampton, ON to schedule an assessment.
Our physiotherapists are trained specialists who can assess a variety of movement limitations and create customized treatment plans aimed at helping you feel your best. Call our office today so that we can help you get your life back on track.