Non-Surgical Treatment For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Part 1) 

A surgeon that tries to avoid surgery - making it a last resort. What a blessing.

I was diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis about 6 years ago. You are the first doctor that explained it in a way that makes sense. Thank you.

I edit all the videos myself! Takes forever, so I appreciate the nice words! This one took weeks!!!

As someone who has a phobia for all things surgical, you have provided a calming presence, thank you very much kind Doctor.

I just want to thank the Doctor for taking his valuable time to explain the different situations of the spine

Wow! A doctor who can speak so the patient can understand - Your communication is appreciated . And how great it is to find a Dr. who doesn’t initially whisk his patients off to surgery but gives options of mild chiropractic , medication , physical therapy👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

As a chiropractor with many spinal canal stenosis patients, this is a great explanation and a great approach by a great surgeon.

Thank you for telling me the difference between a CT and an MRI. ❤

I have watched countless videos and googled countless websites and your video is the absolute best at simply explaining from A-to-Z what’s going on with the lumbar spinal stenosis and what the treatment options are , thank you so much for taking the time to do this it means so much and helps so much. Thank you.

L5 S1 radiculopathy here. I'm on week , 15 of PT. Pain in left foot only getting worse. Begging for shots or oral steroids. No NSAIDs allowed. Back issues for 50+ years. Best presentation I have ever seen Thank you,!

I've suffered with pain for years and am actively pursuing treatment. This is the best explanation I've heard. I now feel more prepared to discuss treatment options. Thanks, Doc!!

The kind of information every back patient needs, but that you rarely have the time to lay out. Nice job.

This was so informative. I have lumbar stenosis and no one has ever explained my condition as well as you have in this video. Thank you for all the time and work you put into this.

71 year old athlete in Tulsa. Sprinted in yard and tripped Jan 6. Many visits to 3 orthopedic surgeons and 2 MRI revealed torn hamstring and an extruded herniated disc in the L-5, S-1. Two months of excruciating sleep-depriving constant pain. My Primary Care DO referred me to the Pain Management Center. Yesterday morning while prepping for Epidural, the techs mentioned that "sometimes" if no relief people will schedule another treatment the next week. During procedure, the doc and her female techs maintained what seemed a super casual conversation about plans for St Paddy's day while I was excruciating for the few minutes of treatment. You mentioned at 10:24 "unethica pain management. When a tech plants the notion of another treatment the next week my red flag goes up. Your presentation is the best!!

I have spinal stenosis in L4and L5,diagnosed in 2018. Was consulted to a neurosurgeon by my neurologist but unfortunately up to now haven’t heard from him. It’s getting worse in fact I am using a walking cane as sometimes sudden buckling of my leg. I was finally seen by a pain specialist. With the treatment with medications it’s helping and am using a lumbar belt. The fortunate part of it is my right leg is good with no pain or any other symptoms and I can drive a car. By the way I also have seen a physiotherapist and am doing the exercises that was told to do it bid. Your video is quite excellent and I can fully understand my situation . Thank you.

I've watched about 20 videos on lumbar spinal stenosis, and this was the best by far. Thanks!

Thank you Doctor for one of the best, clear explanation of Spinal Stenosis and to not to rush to surgery. I have had spinal stenosis for years and just now have had a flare up do to an injury.

Great information Doc. I'm a retired nurse. I went to pain management doc here in Tucson. The injections have greatly decreased my pain I have had two spinal surgeries. I have a fusion of S 3,4, and S1. Currently, I'm having aggressive Pt. I'm walking and have a deep appreciation of you caring docs.

Thank you Dr. Donnally for this comprehensive, clear presentation of a condition that is so prevalent. As a long time sufferer of that condition, it is for the first time I got a complete understanding of the condition and available approaches of treatment. Very helpful with your knowledge and obvious empathy for your patients! More power to you and please share more videos with us!👏

Thank you for the clear and definitive explanation. EVERYTHING you discuss in this video had happened to me. It started with scoliosis, then enherniated discs, now severe, high-grade spinal stenosis. I have 3 bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and now the surgeon that I consulted in Georgetown says that without the cartilage, I have an upper disc that has permanently slipped below the lower one. He showed me the MRI and explained that at the lower discs, the nerves are not visible at all because of the severe compression. Not to mention degenerative disc disease. My conditions are also complicated by tearing both of my hamstrings and they didn't heal properly. My primary care doctor reviewed the MRI and said "WOW, that's an awful lot going on with your back!" No kidding. The surgeon said that he couldn't believe that I could still walk because I had the worst case he's ever seen. He wanted to do surgery, but a 3-month recovery with NO bending, lifting or twisting. Since I live alone, that's not happening. The constant excruciating pain has become so unbearable that I can't even sleep in bed anymore, but I have to sit up on my couch. On some days, it's tolerable. It's also exacerbated my chronic sleep disorders. I'm just a mess in general. I'm in Killeen.

Wow! That was an excellent presentation. I was a career Army officer and we always tried to comminicate very complex things 'at the 8th grade level' so everyone can understand the task. In order to do this you have to really know your topic. I think an 8th grader could understand your presentation. I'm going through the lumbar/sciatica process now. My chiropractor recommended I persue the pain injections. He mentioned the diagnostic benefit as well. I have found the injections very helpful for my neck. At the VA where I get treated, for a chronic problem you have to be referred to the spine surgeons by pain management or physical medicine, so they don't QB the injections.

A Doctor that suggests all forms of natural treatments, like Acupuncture, Massages, exercises, has my respect and shows he cares a lot for the client! Avoid Surgery!!! Lot's o success to you Doctor and good health to your family and clients! 🙏👋👋👋

This is the third video from other professionals I've listened to about lumbar spinal stenosis and I have to say Dr. Donnally convinced me to get the injection of steroids that my pain management doctor wants to give me. My back pain is between L1-L5 and has affected my quality of life so much that I cannot stand more than 4 minutes or walk more than 8 minutes without the pain nearly causing me to crumple. Dr. Donnally has a very good bedside manner with a clear voice, specific pronunciation and my guess would be very kind to his patient. Even though I have so much pain in my back you would think a needle wouldn't scare me but it does because I am deathly afraid of the pain the needle will cause. I have bookmarked this video so I can watch it again. Thank you Dr. Donnally.

I have recently had x-rays and an MRI, both indicating lumbar spinal stenosis as well as disc degeneration. I have been trying to translate all the medical terminology used in the MRI report so I can understand the true situation. This video is excellent in explaining the various elements involved, the possible conditions and how they can affect each other, and various procedures - primarily non-surgical - to help relieve pain. Thank you, Dr. Donnally, for your clear, concise talk in lay terms so we non-medical folks can grasp and understand the body structure and elements involved, what can go wrong, and how different procedures work to counteract the problems. I especially appreciate your dedication to using non-surgical treatment whenever possible, leading to quicker relief and shorter recovery times as well as minimizing risks. I rate this video as 10 out of 10, and recommend it to others who need this information.

Thank you Dr. D. I am a medical student who is challenged by spinal stenosis and this was helpful in understanding the dynamics of the process. It bridges the gap between my medical school knowledge and some of the specific physiology involved in this disease process. More importantly, this helps me to make better decisions for myself. I appreciate your work.

What a fantastic doctor! His knowledge and teaching ability is an absolute gift to humanity.

Thank you for this CLEAR explanation. Now I understand!

Clearest explanation I have found. Much appreciated.

Yes you and Dr Cantor explain it so well thank you 🙏

Thanks for making this clear.

Appreciate your comprehensive discussion.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work!

Had a MRI years ago, was sent to a doctor who does spinal blocks, he would not do one on me, said he didn't want to paralyze me. I am doing therapy now helps me straighten up, relieves some pain. Had back problems since I was 36, am 76 now. I always have pain, have learned to live with it. I like standing up straight, I don't feel like everyone stares at me.

RN here and I agree with you, thank you for the great information. Just subscribed!

This was so informative I love the way you explained everything

Thank you so much this is very helpful information

Wow!! The best video on back issues. Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. We appreciate all your hard work 😊

Thank you for explaining and providing options.

Best explanation ever. Just subscribed. Thank you! 💪

So easy to understand and also reassuring. Thank you.

thank you for a wonderful explanation!

Excellent video doctor. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain

Thank you for breaking it down like this❤

Thanks Dr. Chester for this enlightening video. Thumbs up.

This is without doubt the best explained of all that ive seen on youtube. Thank u so much Dr.

Wow!! A fantastic explanation!! Very well done!! Best I've seen. Thank you👍🎩👍

Excellent, informative, clear explanations.

The best advice .Thank you doctor

Excellent info. Thanks, well done.

Thank you! This helps keep things in perspective for me.

Very informative and patient friendly! Decisions, decisions,....Thank you Dr. Donnally.

Thank you so much for this expansive explanation…

Superb explaination. Thank you😊

Thank you Doctor for this very important information!!!🙏🏾

Sir, you are a GREAT teacher! I ❤ your channel! Please continue making these videos! Very helpful to me, at least!

Thank you for the great information!

Superb presentation!! I will rewatch again. Thank you for your time to make this video and educating us. You also have a very calm demeanor👍👍👍

Excellent presentation

Excellent explanation.

Thank you for this video

U really explain it very well. Thank you.

I was literally just diagnosed with this thank you so much, wonderful explanation finally!

Thanks Doc, Very well explained and easily understood. Thanks for all your effort in producing this video !

I've watched a lot of vids on this topic and this cleared up a lot of the fog for me. A great explanation of what stenosis is and the treatment options. My local doc didn't do 1/10th of the education that I received watching this video. Thank you.

Thank you

Sncere and real analysis !!Thanks Doctor !!!!!1🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you, this advice sounds good and makes me a bit calmer.

Outstanding explanation!

Great explanation!

Thanks for the explanation. Going through this with injections and pt.

You're very helpful😊

Thank you doctor i have only come across your video May 2024 I am waiting to see a Neurosurgery consultant and i do not want surgery Thank you so much for your advice on none surgery Your video is very informative I was definitely meant to see this God works in mysterious ways May God continue protecting you and your family

Great video. I learned a lot.

A life saver Doc !

Best video found in youtube thank you so much

Great video, thank you

What a great and informative video!!! Love it

Thank you for taking care of your fellow humans.

Very informative. Helps people with back pain choose their treatments.

I enjoyed listening to ur informative video it was really helpful

I agree very easy to understand.

I thank you sooo much for all this information This will help me soo much

Thank you for such a clear, informative presentation. Walked away with so much information in a way I can understand.

Interesting video and very clearly explained

I thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless.

Thank you so much Dr. For all the good information I have all the symptoms unfortunately

Great presentation

Thank you, you know your $hit and it seems that you genuinely care about the patients well being.

Thank you doctor!

Thank you God bless you the best Explanation thank you 👍👍👍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

This is the best explanation i have heard for someone battling back problems

Thank you. Very helpful 👌🏽

By far the best explanation I've Never gotten... My doctor just throws out the labels and never takes the time to explain it.

Very nice video Thank you doctor God bless you

Thank you, very informative and clear🇳🇴.

Another great explanation

Amazing explanation better then all Dr have been too

Thank you a million for such a helpful, clear and precise presentation and explanation of a complex issue. Very grateful. God Bless you Sir.

Thank you for the information it helps me a lot to decide I don’t really want surgery 🙏🏼

Very informative video sir..thank you so much sir..