Can Painful Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Actually Be Cured? (Controversial)

Two different surgeons looked into my issues. My Lumbar verts looked like a derailed train. They suggested fusing the bottom 6 vents in my back.The third surgeon told me he was conservative and that surgery usually reduces pain but does not remove the pain. He suggested a book called Foundation: redefine your core.Goodman and Parks. I was taking 28 mg of dilaudid per day just to function. I did those exercises from the book and with in 2 months I was off the meds. Ive been doing the routine for 10 years now and I am 65. I lift weights and ride my exercise bike. I use the Foundation exercises for a warm up 3 days a week. takes 15 minutes. Ive suggested this to many people. My son and son in laws all have had success getting out of pain from job injuries. Please take a look. The stretches and movements are a great help in balancing my muscles. I have had no surgery on my back.

Thank you I really appreciate the good explanation anddescriptions of what is going on with the spine and the different treatment options.

Finally! The answers I been looking for!

I luv your advice. Thanks for your straight forward and honest advice. It has been very helpful

Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share what you know. You give me hope!👏😘

You’ve explained this perfectly! Thank you! ❤

Best explanation learn a lot from your videos. Did your stomach and glute exercises Worked like majic

Had a nerve root block after being diagnosed with multi level disc generation of the lumbar spine with lateral recess stenosis worse in right than left 5 weeks ago starting to feel less pain I have been doing tai chi gentle stretching some core exercises and exercise bike this seems to be working well 😊 hope to keep working and hope to put off any surgery your videos are so helpful ❤

That was very helpful, thank you.

Excellent!!! Thanks

Had a fall in uk broke bone and toe in foot injured back nothing done In Australia now had 2 ct scans showed lumbar stenosis compression disc osteoperosis. Went to physiotherapist had 2 sessions. Then i found your site on utube. Been doing exercises walking as you recommended for stenosis pain only now and again. Also exercises for osteoperosis . Im female 78 . Thank you was getting dispondent not 100 yet but getting there. 11:18

I have had four operations on my back for spinal stenosis but all have been unsuccessful except one but this only helped with the pain for a couple of years. .I have only just found this site and was wondering if it is too late get any help using your info which i would have love to have had ten years ago,i am now 80 years old but istill go down the gym and keep in reasonable shape for my age.I can ride a bike ,sleep no problem,sitting no problem but i live in Devon England and there are such beautiful walks ,it is so annoying for me, so i will try your video on walking as this is a real problem as i can only walk 200 yds and then i have to stop and sit if i can but i find bending over also gives me relief.

Re: surgeries, what do you know/think about those little spacers (Vertiflex is the brand, I think)? I clicked on you because I've been helping my FIL navigate his diagnosis and now treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.

Hi Dr. and Everyone. Just wondering if a Spine Stimulator would be of any help. My friend has one implanted in her lower back and she has very little pain. Thank you very much 🇺🇸

I'm learning so.much from you Doctor I'm suffering from it 😢

Can a TENS machine help? If yes, can you explain how. Thanks.

Thank youfor the information. I have spiral stenosis. Lots of pain in the right sude know hstd to do stairs. Steps . I try not to bend over that makes it worse. 😢 . Going to try excuses next.

I was diagnosed with lumbar stenosis about 15 years ago, but have never really had pain. My worst issue is when I walk I can’t keep myself upright without it affecting my legs and then I can hardly walk unless I use a walker or cane. Never had surgery. Hoping to be able to take the 28 day program.

This is the result of my x-ray Lumbosacral spine: There is straight of the lumber spine presumably from the muscle spasm on account of pain. The vertebra bodies are of normal height. There are however anterior, posterior and lateral osteophytes demonstrated on the L1- L5 and the demonstrated lower thoracic spine. The disc space and the pedicles are normal. There is sclerosis of the margins of the facet joint,. Please I need help the pain is on bearable what kind of exercise can I do please help me

What treatmant should i do when i have painful lumbar spinal stenosis