5 TERRIBLE Pieces of Advice for Spinal Stenosis

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 5 TERRIBLE pieces of advice that are often given to people with spinal stenosis which makes their symptoms WORSE.
Once you know what these bad pieces of advice are, you can safely avoid them.
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@laurahenning2470 6 месяцев назад

I can't tell you the number of people - including medical professionals - who have said these things to me. Thank you for reinforcing what I thought all along!

@sally8234 11 месяцев назад

I just started PT and she kept telling me I had to do extensions. I told her I wasn't going to do extensions. It just makes the pain worse. She was not convinced, but I stood my ground.

@jenniferalbrecht5101 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like it’s time to find another PT!

@maureencoetzee6253 10 месяцев назад

Good advice, thank you.

@danielarivas3377 8 месяцев назад

i have stenosis but in my case I do find relief with extensions because the position slowly moves disks inside for a little while.

@triarb5790 8 месяцев назад

Just remember most PTs have only done a short course. They are not exercise physiologists. Find a PT with a degree in exercise science, or one recommended by your physio or osteo.

@malcolmjones3211 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely the best advice for genuine SS sufferers like me. The one extra advice I can give is try and lose weight, this has helped me alot. Keep up the great work Sir

@1980Baldeagle 9 месяцев назад

I'm 5-10, 195lbs compared to 220 is a world of difference for pain and function. I can have somewhat of a life at 195.

@helenamcginty4920 8 месяцев назад

Ive never been overweight but am 5ft 10inches and have always had some lower back problems. But once aware have kept physically active. Walking esp. But taking care when lifting. Made much worse by being knocked flying off my cycle and landing on hips. 😂 I cannot stand upright for about 5 minutes after standing up. My cheeky, younger, neighbour used to mimic me. With a friendly laugh.

@jukip1485 8 месяцев назад

I used to have a couple of happy weights. Around 52 was good, 56 was bad. But 60 was ok....64 was bad again.

@1980Baldeagle 8 месяцев назад

Compression and inflammation of the spine results in pain due to nerve impingement. The less you weigh or the higher your core strength the better you should feel. It's depressing for me because I love cooking and food. Moderation and balance of everything is the only shot we have. Or get chopped on by a hack VA surgeon.

@koraiemon 6 месяцев назад

But how to do it I cant do most of the workouts and I'm doing walking but this isn't helping because i walk too slow and I use a cane as well.

@jenniferalbrecht5101 11 месяцев назад

Another thing that has helped me a lot is working with a PT who is versed in core strengthening, without compromising the back.

@ellieadams1124 9 месяцев назад

NOPE! Mine started in my very early 40's, almost 20 years ago. My big toe became numb, and then one day my back was killing me, and by the end of the work day, I couldn't hold myself up. I was in horrific pain. I have lumbar and cervical stenosis. I was also diagnosed with osteoporosis in my 30's. Yep a shopping cart is a life saver! I am in pain all day and night everyday and have been for the last 25+ years. Pain wakes me up.

@kirstymacfarlane1620 3 месяца назад

I was diagnosed when I was 38 but it was mentioned in my medical records 8 years previous to diagnosis. I had cauda equina when I was 27 and needed emergency surgery. They knackered my spine. I'm 49 now and completely understand what you've been through and are dealing with x

@heathermunoz6282 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry. Just found out that's what I have, and I also have osteoporosis. I'm very active and I have been working on pelvic shifting forward and keeping tight core. It's not easy, but I have had so much relief. Here's the link that started me in the right direction. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FJhc4dsbO4o.htmlsi=LMoR_gov8Y_WsXzv

@ArpitaBhawal Месяц назад

I am so sorry. I got it at 51. I sit for very long hours and then a fall made me get it in 2021. In 2022, I couldn't move my right leg and was limping. I can't even wear heels now. It's very painful and very life stopping, and nobody understands that. People comment on weight gain and lack of exercise and are full of advice for me. Truth is I no longer understand what to do anymore, walking, standing, sitting, lying down.... everything is a pain.

@terrydudley6860 14 дней назад

The pain is so debilitating...I thoroughly understand and am very sympathetic towards all of us who have these dreadful pains@ArpitaBhawal

@kathiekonarzewski7765 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely agree with this advice. I have spinal stenosis and this makes complete sense. Thank you for your clear explanations.

@ghittaeibschutz9513 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Sensible , professional, straight forward practical advice ! Please come up with more such videos!

@sunnypetawriter9624 9 месяцев назад

Great advice - so well explained. Aside, when I shared your video on Facebook the screen shot had you and an arrow pointing to you saying 'avoid this advice'. I notice stuff like that. Really clarified things for me. Wish I lived in Farnham

@lyndabrowning7516 Год назад

I have lower lumbar spinal stenosis and your five points resonate with me. I bend forward for relief. I do walk and sit down when I need to relieve my pain. I do not do the cobra yoga stance because it would increase my pain. I tried chiropractic manipulation and it did not help much. I exercised in water and it helped a great deal. You are right on the money with your suggestions in my case, that is for sure! It is painful to live with this condition but I try my best to keep going and not let it put me in a non-mobile state of living. I continue to go out and about and to travel internationally by using aids like my walker when necessary. I always have a chair and that gives me security and relief. Thank you for your suggestions on this video.

@kaywilliams5761 11 месяцев назад

I get relief from using a pool noodle & hang in the deep area of pool with arms over the noodle. Spine feels like it is more relaxed & seems to decompress it naturally.

@janny474 10 месяцев назад

Could you advise on what chair you carry and if you take a walker with you when traveling internationally? I've become afraid to travel.

@lyndabrowning7516 10 месяцев назад

I have a three legged fold up chair that has a handle and can be used like a cane for walking. When I travel, I take my small fold up walker. It travels free as oversized baggage with airlines.

@danielarivas3377 8 месяцев назад

@@kaywilliams5761I like to hang in the monkey bars. It dicompress the spine.

@rupinderkaur5086 4 месяца назад

@@lyndabrowning7516Hi Lynda how u get in car n which car u use i mean how much ground clearance

@nanastirt8611 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this. It makes so much sense. I have been told I have a crushing stenosis and that I need surgery by two doctors so far. I am in constant chronic pain. So just giving myself permission to lean forward and not feel that I have to stand up straight and push my shoulders back and put my head up all the time is freeing for me.

@bp1229 10 месяцев назад

Excellent…..I’m a barber…..and the back pain is excruciating afterward cutting for the day…..and getting worse. With these exercises is it possible to continue working this work,which I love.

@lindamccormick5233 5 месяцев назад

Finally a clear explanation and advice. Thank you!

@jenniferalbrecht5101 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😍 all very helpful points. I’ve also found that being in water, whether it’s a hot tub or a pool, can help to decompress the spine.

@carolyndelong1082 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the confirmation. Hope you come out with exercises to help relive pain in your next video.

@hazydreamer7965 Год назад

Thank you. Your advice made a lot of sense and it really is useful. Regards from Northern Europe.

@sarafrederick621 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. You have explained this more clearly than any of the many doctors I have been to in the last 2 years.

@gracegreen1181 11 месяцев назад

Good advice you gave. Will keep that in mind. Thank you.

@rodee1671 Год назад

I walk 2-3 hours a few times a week (no choice) and I have to lay down for hours to decompress to a tolerable degree. Debilitating! Im trying to strengthen my back, gently. This channel is a blessing. Thank you.

@tesora8004 10 месяцев назад

I can't even walk. I feel your pain and what you are experiencing.

@rogbrogb5341 10 месяцев назад

Any observation on inversion tables, to gently stretch/ decompress the spine?

@brendalasich1550 9 месяцев назад

@@rogbrogb5341 I asked my doctor about a teeter hang up. He said he would never suggest inversion tables to someone with this condition. So that was from my surgeon.

@lindenrosam4781 8 месяцев назад

I barely walk at all. I start off the day well enough to do my chores and guitar practice. As the day wears on I can hardly walk around the house. I can feel my spine compressing and my legs becoming numb. Even sitting becomes a problem. Only laying down helps. I take too many meds and am struggling to stay positive. I had spinal decompression and discectomy at L2/3 and L3/4 because I lost all feeling below those areas. The pain is worse now than it was before, but I can walk a little. Count your blessings!

@user-gv7dw9hx9b 16 дней назад

I can only stand for 5 minutes!

@socorrodelgado8966 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. You are so clear.

@safimalik9548 11 месяцев назад

Thankyou for explaining so well

@wendyparks4567 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for giving this information. Its quite informative.

@kathyrussell9610 6 месяцев назад

I've been given all of these by well-meaning friends and family and ignored them. I discovered the shopping trolley trick on my own and would often go "shopping" for the exercise rather than to purchase anythiing. Because one can't go everywhere with a shopping trolley, I searched the internet and found upright rollators. I got one of these where I could support the weight of my upper body by my forearms. Now I can go for long walks, visit museums, and chat standing up at parties with no pain. It has been truly life changing.

@dennisvoorhees6763 Месяц назад

My wife has one, She has mobile issues but I borrowed it to attend a large flea market a month ago. Last year the same Flea Market, I was trying to find a place to sit every 10 minutes or so. This time I managed to walk all day and take in the entire show. If I did need to sit down, the Rollator had a built in chair, but I only needed it a couple times. It worked for me.

@paulpugh2480 2 месяца назад

That was clear and concise, thank you .

@andreassavvas4433 10 месяцев назад

Excellent information provided thanks

@SchatzFamilyHF 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for putting this great advice in one video. Well-meaning friends have recommended yoga, etc but they don't understand the problem. Thank you for making it so clear. Love your channel.

@jukip1485 8 месяцев назад

Yeah....I have to forget a lot I get told. No one knows your issues like yourself. I don’t know many people with all my issues.....I know people that have them all but not all in the one person ha ha. I miss my rowing.....that used to help my chest/lungs....haven’t found something I like to replace that yet

@linjubar 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! My PT had me doing modified cobra, even though I reported disabling pain any time I did it. Her goal was to get me doing hyperextension again by gradually increasing the extension. We both knew I had severe stenosis where the pain was. I’m not going back.

@Lydia361000 9 месяцев назад

RE: Leg, hip, and back LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS Being too cold outside (or even in a grocery store--if the air conditioner feels too cold) can initiate horrid pain . Additionally, high humidity can make ones leg and hip hurt tremendously (esp. early morning). I find this so strange.

@jairajfitnessgymneharunaga6404 8 месяцев назад

Same with me the experience you shared

@rupinderkaur5086 4 месяца назад

Relocate to India u will get appropriate weather dear

@oronorose 20 дней назад

This is the most valuable site for us folks with osteoarthritis. I was especially happy to see your video on spinal stenosis. I haven’t been diagnosed with this condition yet, but no doubt the condition is there since I have osteoarthritis and my late mother had severe spinal stenosis. I have ordered your book and will continue to watch your videos. Thank You!

@calivalley9056 9 месяцев назад

Mine was so bad I had get injections and finally they burned several facet joint nerves, it helped but it’s temporary as the nerve repairs itself and pain returns. Also, the pain may be diminished but the condition still exists and I have found I get a false since of what I can do and push myself to far and then my muscles lock up or my right leg goes numb,burns or feels like it’s asleep. This started in my mid thirties after a bad fall while serving in the military, seems only to get worse, take care of self folks.

@Jo81562 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this excellent video. So glad I found your videos🇨🇦

@MERollered 9 месяцев назад

I got diagnosed with this at 38 and when I argued with the doctor I think he got done arguing with me and told me to stand up put my hands on my hip and thrust my stomach out. He warned me though prior that my back is bad enough I will probably end up in a crumpled heap on the floor and that is exactly what happened. I stopped arguing with him after that point. But learning to live it with and that because this is happening so young I will probably have a back surgery or two in my future.

@HuskyTheDog2202 10 месяцев назад

Excellent fysio! I’m 45 and had sciatica in 2002, and lower back pain since. Now I have compressed spine (lots of heavy physical work), and stiff every morning and in pain. I’m lucky to have found similar fysio who EXPLAINS what’s going on, the why. It gives me knowledge and control over my pain. Will, you are miles ahead of other fysios! One thing is giving advice and exercises to do, which most don’t follow through anyway and keep going on with pain and complain (no disrespect intended). But once explained, then I notice the advice sticks and I follow religiously. THANK YOU!

@wildflyingdove 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for understanding

@HeatherMcInerney 11 месяцев назад

Another very helpful video from Will Harlow.

@methree3821 3 дня назад

Great advice bro. Thank you.

@clodiamk9873 Месяц назад

Thank you . Your advice was very helpful to me.

@daphneyhinds6789 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your advice. I Learned alot.

@michaelvaladez6570 6 месяцев назад

Best advice post ive seen..others not so good.Greatly appreciate this.!!!

@chetmarcotti4953 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this ad ice. This was very helpful. I plan to get a regimen in place to specific routine set of approved exercises. I know at 81 I need to use my doctor for advice. I enjoy exercising.

@user-xu7ps6kd2s 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the good advice

@Lydia361000 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the helpful advice.

@TheMg49 9 месяцев назад

Yes, this makes sense. I'm pretty sure that I saw "stenosis" and "sclerosis" in some of my MRI and other medical data. Apparently, the spinal situation is also causing neuropathic pain. I'm 76 with lower back pain and also pain in left buttocks and leg. I've resisted getting any of the shots they offer, or using chiropractic, because of the chance that it could make it worse. My exercise is mostly bicycling, tennis, lifting kettlebells and dumbbells, and walking. Tennis and walking cause the most pain and limping, but I think that they are necessary for my general health, and I always feel generally better after a strenuous tennis match despite the noticeable increase in lower back, buttocks, and leg pain. I've been prescribed a small amount of Tramadol each month, which I sometimes take before matches and other strenuous exercise, and it does help. It also seems to generally improve my motivation, focus, and energy. Constantly dealing with the pain is somewhat tiring. Anyway, thanks for your videos. Thumbs up!

@zorahousley1706 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for excellent explanation and very good advices as what not to do - it fully agrees with my experience. Please continue with these meaningful advices

@spicyirwin5835 7 месяцев назад

Same here. Had both.

@frankmccann29 4 месяца назад

Thank you.

@beverlypeltier5514 Год назад

Thanks for the information You are sharing with us. I was diagnosed with spinal Stenosis 4 weeks ago. Did the. MRI. I started going to Therapy. Twice a week. My Dr. wants me to see a Specialist. ( Surgeon )

@rosa.sanchez 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this, I have lumbar stenosis condition with antherolistesis L4-L5, grado 1. I felt severe symptoms for the first time in my life (I'm 49) 10 months ago and 2 injections from there to now. Now I would like to improve by making the recommended exercises daily and learning how to sit and walk in a way that doesn't cause harm. My question is about cycling at the gym with a back-sit cycle if it's good or not, because of the tension at the hip flexor. And the second question is about the press at the gym, where you sit with a support on the back and bend the knees making a 90degree the knees with the feet and push some weight with your feet by stretching the legs, I can apply the tilt here and at the same time working on my legs muscles. What is your opinion, please? The gym helps me a lot to release the stress that is causing me this new condition in my life but of course I want to make the things that are good and not the opposite. Please, kindly answer my questions, it will be very helpful for me 🙏 Thank you so much. Kind regards.

@lauralonati7048 21 день назад

Thank you for this video!

@deniesekline-thatcher8380 9 месяцев назад

I do agree because if you can not cure it you can improve everything around it to give you a more comfortable performance from everything around that area to protect it & make everything possible more helpful throughout your body 💞.

@buckrichardson3244 5 месяцев назад

THANKS GOOD INFO .

@thesoundsmith 11 месяцев назад

Regarding #4: We have an osteopath that gives my wife and and incredible relief - I, 81 with spinal stenosis, not sure about the wife. (HIPPA🙃) I'm on my back, her hand under my spine. She barely touches me, resting fingers on key points for maybe 30 seconds. Then on my side, pressing back. That's it. And I'm so much more flexible and lower pain levels. Sick of doin' the chiropractic twist? I'd say osteopathy offers CBD to counter chiro's crack...

@tonjamatthias7839 10 месяцев назад

There is a chiropractic technique that I use called Cox Flexion Distraction that doesn't involve any side posture twisting at all. Not all chiropractors use that twisting technique.

@indigoblue4791 Месяц назад

My back pain began in my 40's. MRI showed severe spinal stenosis at 50. So its not just in the over 65's unfortunately.

@Mansmatters 2 месяца назад

Very helpful video!

@virginia.cherishian449 10 месяцев назад

Excellent thank you

@shr6812 3 месяца назад

The best advice ever. Bravo❤️

@stephanefaignet8636 9 месяцев назад

Thank You For Your Advice!

@waynegourlay 9 месяцев назад

great advice thankyou😊

@johnbillings5260 9 месяцев назад

I have spinal stenosis and recoil at the thought of going to a chiropractor. I'm even concerned about doing PT because of it. 😱

@nickandfafa 9 месяцев назад

Hello. Thank you for this video. Are you aware of the Alexander technique, and if so, do you think it could help people with spinal stenosis?

@rehabspinalstenosis9548 10 месяцев назад

Great summary! Woot!

@jeanholden4939 4 месяца назад

Sound advice really helpful

@CrazyMaryJo 9 месяцев назад

Such helpful information. Prepares me for moving forward with new ortho spine group. Am 74 being upright a max of 10 minutes with Lyrica. As opposed to 5 minutes without Lyrica. 😮

@lamiaibrahim4680 5 месяцев назад

Really true, I used to go to the gym and our instructor usually asked to do copra, I was not feel it comfortable to my back at all, while he used to say that “it is good to your sciatica!”

@viccifranklin3165 10 месяцев назад

You’ve just confirmed my suspicions. I went to a chiropractor when I couldn’t walk 500 yards and it sounded like she cracked something in my spine. It set me back to the beginning of my trouble and took another 6/12 months before I was nearly back to normal. Having said that I was still having difficulty in walking. I had an injection in my lower back and that certainly helped. Strangely I can now play golf but can’t walk and play. I have to use a buggy. I probably should only play nine holes but I’m pushing it to play 18. It takes a week to get over it. But I’m playing 😁. I’m 75.

@joyobadoba7103 7 месяцев назад

Sadly, I was diagnosed with Spinal stenosis with an annular disc bulge. I decided to get a lumbar support when I couldn't stabs to cook or do a short walk. The belt help me to walk longer and stand longer and even when sitting. However I also discovered that when I do the cobra I had a serious relief on my back. I also use heat therapy to ease the pain whenever I do a long walk or after cooking. Please, What can I possibly be doing wrong to avoid worsening my condition? and also how is possible to carry pregnancy to ten with this condition?😮 I am 40yrs old

@DrBo1 5 месяцев назад

probably not a trained Chiro.

@carolechapman7857 11 месяцев назад

So glad I heard you say that it’s ok to lean forward … I’ve been corrected on this so many times ! I’ve walked for past few years, and find I have a hard pain across my lower back … found it was relieved by walking up hills!

@bhgardeners 8 месяцев назад

Spot on Early in the day, I feel pretty good, by midday, the right side under the rib hurts slowly extending as the day progresses from the rib area down the leg into the feet. MRI diagnosis is wear and tear and stenosis, at 76 and after years of hard work it is not exactly a surprise. if I walk 500 yards the down grade is progressive to the point of slowing to a crawl. Yes sitting down is a relief. It would seem that we are all in the same boat, I have been offered surgery BUT it seems to me that some discomfort might outweigh the possible very negative side affects of the latter, has anyone had the surgery how long were they off and did it work?

@annehersey9895 9 месяцев назад

I'm 74 and a few years ago, after suffering lower back and pain in the outer hip, an MRI showed I have the trifecta of back problems: Spinal Stenosis, Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease. My symptoms are exactly as you describe-perfect when sitting, painful walking and especially standing in one place, like at the kitchen sink doing dishes. I've had many many injections in the facets and I tried an implantable device that didn't do anything. What I find weird is when I am pushing the cart at the grocery store or the baggage cart at the airport, the pain is very tolerable, however if it is just me walking my left butt where the 'dimple' is and my left thigh right about where the hip joint socket is. I have no pain going down my leg or in my calves. It is localized to the 2 places above.

@picturenut 2 дня назад

That’s exactly what I have. My biggest problem was peripheral neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy, but it’s all on my left leg, but I have developed a scoliosis where my spine is slanted more to the right and as far as I’m concerned, that’s what caused most of my problems to be on my left side. Does that make any sense to anyone? I can’t seem to get it over to doctors.

@annehersey9895 2 дня назад

@@picturenut makes sense to me! You were compensating so used your right side more to ease the pain on the left side.

@sankt5d224 8 месяцев назад

I love the information you give and the simplicity with your explanations. The question I have is what do you do when you have spinal and cervical stenosis, ddd, and bulging disks. I am only 43 years old and hurt all day every day

@desiataylor6540 8 месяцев назад

I'm in agony the same

@BigFuDog 5 месяцев назад

Same here

@alenselinof641 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot, that's exactly what I wanted to hear, especially about walking.

@Sarah33Kaufman 5 месяцев назад

Thanks

@johnryan2874 7 месяцев назад

Each video gives different advice. Now I'm totally confused.

@dennisrphymurphy7929 9 месяцев назад

Hi... I hope this note gets to you. I'm 72 years old. I had a spinal tap 60 years ago... haha, 60 years ago!!. Medicine was not really available to do this kind of operation, it was a fairly new procedure. I was given a leather strap to bite and 4 people to hold me down. I was told not to move... boy, that hurt! I had been in a coma for a week or so and they wanted to know if there was blood or fluid on the brain. I recovered completely but my back has never been the same. It really hurts with the slightest pressure on it (about 45 degrees). But after a pain pill and 20 minutes, when I straighten up, the pain subsides. My Doctor may have hit a nerve or something. Do you think that I should explore having somebody look at it, or should I just continue to live my remaining 20 years in pain? Thank you. Any other comments would also be appreciated

@mystarriseverything9617 4 месяца назад

That was great advise i have spinal stenosis in my neck have u got advise for that thanks

@arthurzengeler8296 8 месяцев назад

I have spinal stenosis, from an injury, do to a car accident. That happened, in 2002. I had chronic lowere back pain. I regularly saw a chiropractor, because that actually did lessen the pain, but only for a few days or so. Also, two years ago, I walked excessively for a few months. After that, my chronic pain went away. My pain management Dr., said there was no cure for my condition, so I proved him wrong. And before my accident, in 2002, I was a yoga teacher. I found many types of stretching, worsened my condition, so I stopped doing yoga. Now tho, I want to start again, I think I can just do certain exercises, and see why happens.

@nancyjuszczak6216 8 месяцев назад

So what are the best exercises for this condition?

@seanm5263 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for you video, I am 46 and I have sever spinal stenosis, I’ve been suffering from back pain since very young age, I did epidural shot and the pain gone for few days. After few days the pain came back and even gotten worse, my right leg is mostly numb, the muscles are very tight in some areas it’s hard to sit down, it’s hard to walk too, I am going to get some opinion if to do surgery or not, this is very scary situation.

@jnutty4300 8 месяцев назад

49 dealing with the same considering si joint fusion after my surgeon recommended it or spinal cord stimulator are my last options there offering.Its a pain in the butt for you I know and I hope you can find relief.

@lep8622 7 месяцев назад

Sleep with a lumbar pillow in a recliner to get rid of leg numbness

@seayorskivlogs418 Месяц назад

Thank you for your video very informative..👍

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased it was helpful!

@sanchitapal475 Месяц назад

Recently i was diagnosed with spinal stenosis according to my MRI report.I was worried , but your advice boosted me.Good advice doctor.Thank you so much .much.

@HT-Physio 29 дней назад

I'm pleased my video was able to shed some light on what you're experiencing - I hope my channel can provide further guidance :)

@edu.M.A.0077 5 месяцев назад

Chiropractic has always helped me to stop scietic pain. I agree with your video on the other points.

@shepatown 11 месяцев назад

Most chirporactors wouldn't perform a high velocity spinal adjustment on a person with stenosis. They have to have current xrays and other scans and then they would use other approaches - IMO. One of those approaches is Cox Table Technic, a form of focused traction. It worked well for foraminal stenosis on my neck, but didn't work for central lumbar stenosis. There are papers / studies written on the subject. I've found them to be a little too optimistic for the lumbar and pessimistic for the cervical area, but experienced great results from the treatments of the neck and nothing more than feeling a little taller from the treatments of the lumbar area. The more conservative approach of physical therapy for lumbar stenosis made my condition worse. Looks like I'm just going to have to get the epidurals from a spinal specialist. I hope that works.

@karensilady5729 10 месяцев назад

Just FYI and to ease your mind. Only go to a pain management center associated with a hospital it helps to make sure you have someone with an appropriate fellowship in pain management. They will use a multi modal approach. PT meds exercise program and epidural injections. If they think something is wrong, they will give you an appropriate referral to neurosurgery. If you ask, they will give you a referral for nutrition to help with weight loss or better nutrition if you need these things. On and off you will need return to PT for reminders of exercises et cetera. Mine had his original residency in physician medicine and rehab with a fellowship in pain management. Others in the practice have a background in anesthesia, another common combination. Once pain gets under control, you may only need epidurals once a year or every couple of years. I have stenosis from my neck through my tailbone . Right now I need knee replacements so of course my back and neck are worse. Hang in there and don’t be afraid.

@shepatown 10 месяцев назад

@@karensilady5729 Thank you! That sounds like good advice.

@gardengirl9099 9 месяцев назад

@@karensilady5729 When you say epidural, are you referring to guided steroid Cortizone injection? I had that done and it was fine but it only lasted two months. The minute I went out and worked in my garden a little bit I instantly felt the pain come back. Don’t know why but It’s very frustrating and I haven’t had another one since. The shot itself was done by guided imagery in a pain center and that alone was so painful.

@EricKerman 10 месяцев назад

diagnosed as foraminal spinosis the nerve exit is called foraminal tunnel. Had a bad case in 2019 and PT cured it , Was on OXY for 5 months due to unbearable pain

@MultiDianeD 11 месяцев назад

Good advice that I discovered on my own!

@tandajohnson8617 3 дня назад

Excellent

@extremeclean2680 8 месяцев назад

I have SS and my chiropractor helped a lot with my hip pain. Every situation is unique..

@nickcrawford7504 4 месяца назад

brilliant!

@purehailayts 11 месяцев назад

Please advice if dry needling or acupuncture helps. Thanks much.

@ultraollie Месяц назад

Great advice. My stenosis (MRI confirmed) is foraminal (possibly related to grade I spondylolisthesis ) and showed up as stabbling glute pain while walking. The one caveat: doing a gentle McKenzie press up DOES bring relief; the first rep I can barely get my chest up and by the 10'th, it is up a bit and things feel a lot better. Still, the bend forward works well too. But something like "yoga cobra" is way too much and I avoid those.

@lynstoneham 9 месяцев назад

Very interesting

@rob214 9 месяцев назад

Decompress therapy from a chiropractor helps a lot if you can find a chiropractor with a decompression table that stretches you body and spine to relieve the compressed vertibrates and open up the nerve openings

@curiousone6129 5 месяцев назад

I have severe spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease.. in pain 24/7. Went through 54 "treatments" on one of these machines. I was told by the chiropractor that he gets 80 percent success using this. I got absolutely NO RELIEF from these sessions. The chiropractor charged me $9,400. Insurance DOES NOT cover this cost. That should have been a clue. After completing these sessions, I told three different spinal specialist MDs about it. All of them shook their heads and said it doesn't work, and that I had been SCAMED! Plus the rate I was charged was exorbitant. This man took total advantage of a vulnerable patient. I trusted him to treat me appropriately. I met with this chiropractor afterwards and told him what spine professionals had told me. He refused to refund my money. I have written complaints to his professional organizations and to Virginia state licensing board. This post should serve as a warning to anyone considering having these so called spinal extension.

@patriciaparchment8564 Месяц назад

Very,very good advice.Thank you so very much!

@HT-Physio 29 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@IreneMaxwell 9 дней назад

I agree with all what you have said as i have discovered all the wrong excercises and the best . All of you advice for me is very correct. Thank you ❤

@HT-Physio 8 дней назад

I'm pleased you agree!

@the_batmobile0.4 2 дня назад

@@HT-PhysioSo for someone who has both spinal stenosis and bulging disc are basically crippled ?

@Jroccc8181 10 месяцев назад

Seen my share of PTs over da years. Dis video is rock solid 🤩💥

@no2thenwo737 9 месяцев назад

I have a herniated disc that never healed and bilateral lumbar stenosis. Leaning forward is a definite no, no for me because this will trigger severe sciatica every time. I am thinking of dropping some weight (I'm not obese) because nothing else but painkillers (Tramadol) works for me. I only just turned 50.

@gingergregory8400 8 месяцев назад

I have spondosiliosis the narrowing of the spine is that the same as stenosis? I am now walking bent over again I was straight for 6 years after 360 multi level spinal fusion I also have now kyfosis where the fusion stops the kyphosis starts but I have lower back pain how could this be? I've been told it is because I need a total hip replacement arthritis has taken over. I don't understand why my left leg will not straighten out I was left with a slight foot drop from fusion. Could you comment on this for me?thank you for any advise I am now 62 still working part time but struggling to walk.

@jcladyrx 3 месяца назад

Hello I just saw ur video and I found it helpful. I have question about physical therapy. What is the difference between a physical therapist and a physiologists? Which one would be better for a person suffering with lumbar stenosis and herniated disc?

@Yell5651 11 месяцев назад

Another excellent and easy to understand advice.

@daphnebloomfield380 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this very informative video. I have spinal stenosis with all the symptoms you have mentioned. I find doing the bridge exercise exacerbates the pain. Is this common and wonder if this exercise is not recommended for sufferers of spinal stenosis? Would greatly appreciate an answer. Thank you.

@jukip1485 8 месяцев назад

I do them a couple different ways (rolling back up or straight).....that’s one I got from physio for hips though. I hate it as I always unsure about where to place my feet.

@alchemik-79 4 месяца назад

I'm 44 and have recently been diagnosed with severe lumbar spinal stenosis. I have updated my NHS advised exercises with Will's take on it (plus got the book - highly recommended) and some yoga for upper back relief as I was told it works hard to compensate for the lower back problems. As I am relatively young for the condition, I'm trying to find a more permanent fix because this condition will only become worse with time. Advancement in neurosurgery gives me some hope. Dr Piotr Winkler (Polish neurosurgeon) has been using endoscopic (keyhole) spinal surgery to treat stenosis with very good effect for about 10 years with 1k+ procedures performed. Apparently NHS is catching up with the world, too, with The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital being one of the first and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital starting these procedures in 2022. Fingers crossed, there is hope for me yet!

@heathermunoz6282 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Btw, is it okay to get upper back adjusted?

@gretaleonie 24 дня назад

What do you think of the advice to get injections by your GP. Thanks so much for your information

@niknoks6387 8 месяцев назад

I was less than 40, had multiple ops already. I have been told my mesenchymal cells are defective, so my discs keep popping and I have stenosis also.

@M00Nature 4 месяца назад

Thank you for explaining why the cobra exercise doesn’t work for folks with spinal stenosis or facet joint syndrome. I used it successfully when I had a bulging disc but now 10 years later I have facet joint problems and the cobra greatly increases my pain.

@hodahabachi9488 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for these advices and the clear explanation. I do suffer from spinal stenosis because of spondylolithesis LV3/4 through LV5/SV1 ; are there any exercises to alleviate the pain ? Would swimming help ? I am 75 years old and I can’t imagine undergoing surgery.

@alchemik-79 4 месяца назад

Look into a keyhole (laparoscopic) spinal surgery. New method, small (1/2 inch) scar and next day discharge. I am 44 with severe spinal stenosis and this is where my hope is.