Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by a narrowing of the spinal canal. When this happens, the spinal cord can become pinched and painful, often accompanied by weakness or numbness in the spine and extremities. Spinal stenosis is generally brought on by age, but in some, spinal stenosis can be the caused by a genetic condition.
Chiropractic Treatment for Spinal Stenosis
Historically, spinal stenosis was treated with medication and surgery. Today, many patients seek alternative methods for treatment, including chiropractic care.
One of the primary methods of treatment that chiropractors use to treat spinal stenosis is spinal manipulation, a technique that uses gentle movements to subtly change the positions of the vertebrae of the spine. Spinal manipulation can take pressure off the spine, helping to relieve pain and discomfort. Spinal manipulation helps treat spinal stenosis at its source by correcting the problem, rather than masking the pain, like pain medications.
In addition to spinal manipulation, chiropractors use a variety of other techniques to help patients with spinal stenosis remain active and comfortable. These techniques include:
Compared to traditional methods of treatment, chiropractic care has many advantages.
Chiropractic Treatment for Spinal Stenosis
Historically, spinal stenosis was treated with medication and surgery. Today, many patients seek alternative methods for treatment, including chiropractic care.
One of the primary methods of treatment that chiropractors use to treat spinal stenosis is spinal manipulation, a technique that uses gentle movements to subtly change the positions of the vertebrae of the spine. Spinal manipulation can take pressure off the spine, helping to relieve pain and discomfort. Spinal manipulation helps treat spinal stenosis at its source by correcting the problem, rather than masking the pain, like pain medications.
In addition to spinal manipulation, chiropractors use a variety of other techniques to help patients with spinal stenosis remain active and comfortable. These techniques include:
- Massage therapy: Massage therapy works in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments to improve blood flow and heal injured tissues. Massage therapy also improves quality of life for patients by increasing their level of comfort.
- Stretches and exercises: Chiropractors teach their patients how to perform stretches and exercises that help to reinforce the effects of spinal manipulation. Stretches and exercises allow patients to take control of their own healing by giving them something they can work on in their free time while at home.
- Lifestyle advice: Chiropractors administer lifestyle advice to their patients to help patients avoid problems that would exacerbate their condition. Changing postures, using better chairs, changing sleeping habits and other lifestyle adjustments can help patients with spinal stenosis live happier lives.
Compared to traditional methods of treatment, chiropractic care has many advantages.
- Non-invasive: Chiropractic care doesn't involve surgery.
- No recovery time: Because spinal manipulations involve no surgical procedures, there’s no time away from work and no time spent laying in bed waiting to feel better.
- No addictive pain medications: Chiropractors don’t prescribe pain medications. Instead, they use gentle treatments to relieve pain.
- Natural: Everything about chiropractic care is natural for patients young and old.
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