my wife has Ben diagnosed with sever spinal steno sis any thing she can do other than therapy?

Answer 1

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) which causes pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves. About 75% of cases of spinal stenosis occur in the low back (lumbar spine). In most cases, the narrowing of the spine associated with stenosis compresses the nerve root, which can cause pain along the back of the leg. Below are some things that can be done:

Changes in posture: People with spinal stenosis may find that flexing the spine by leaning forward while walking relieves their symptoms. Lying with the knees drawn up to the chest also can offer some relief. These positions enlarge the space available to the nerves and may make it easier for people with stenosis to walk longer distances.

Medications: In some cases, the pressure on the nerves is caused by inflammatory swelling. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen may help relieve symptoms.

Rest: Rest, followed by a gradual resumption of activity, can help. Aerobic activity such as bicycling is often recommended.

Weight loss: Losing weight can also relieve some of the load on the spine.

A lumbar brace or corset: These devices provide some support and can help the patient regain mobility. This approach is sometimes used with people who have weak abdominal muscles or older patients with degeneration at several levels of the spine.

Surgery: If other treatments do not ease the pain, surgery may be recommended to relieve the pressure on affected nerves.

Good luck and I hope your wife feels better soon.

Answer 2

Spinal stenosis is something you should be asking a neurologist about. I had this in my cervical spine and started having severe spasms in my arms and head. I also had it in my lower back. It was all due to osteo arthritis.
Without going into detail, the spinal cord is becoming crushed by the vertebrae, the vertebrae are out of alignment and are slipping against the cord for some reason.

You don't say what the doctor said was the reason for the slipping or weather it was continuing. It has to be stopped. I wouldn't recommend a chiropractor, if he would do this or not.

This is rather serious, I think you'd better get your wife to a neurologist or a neurosurgeon and fast before she has something go wrong. Let them decide what to do, not us, this is the wrong place to ask this type of question.

Answer 3

Go see a competent Chiropractor (one who will take x-rays before and after approx. 36 visits) Vertebrae that are out of alignment cause the narrowing of the spinal canal = spinal stenosis. Those hard vertebrae must be repositioned to take pressure off the soft, delicate nerves. Chiropractors align the spine just like orthodontists realign teeth. Straighten out the spine and your wife will be fine!