Dr. Quinn W. Uzelman has been a chiropractor in Brentwood for many years, and in that time he’s worked with a lot of people suffering from back pain. One of the most common causes of back pain is a condition known as spinal stenosis, otherwise known as an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal. This typically happens due to bony overgrowth in the spine, often in response to degenerative arthritis or a repetitive back injury.
3 Exercises to Help Relieve Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis can happen in your upper, middle, or lower back, but most often occurs in the lower back region. This can cause symptoms like back pain, leg pain, leg numbness or weakness, since the nerves within the constricted area become impinged and irritated. If it happens in the neck, arm involvement (instead of leg involvement) may occur.
Not surprisingly, these symptoms can severely impact a person’s ability to walk, move, and tolerate daily activities. Fortunately, there are things you can do to relieve your symptoms (in addition to consulting with a chiropractor).
For instance, the following strengthening and stabilizing exercises may help:
1. Pelvic tilts. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your abs and press your lower back into the floor. Breathe and hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
2. Knees to chest. Perform and maintain a pelvic tilt (see exercise 1). Then, slowly bring your knees into your chest.
3. Supine marching. Perform and maintain a pelvic tilt (see exercise 1). Then, slowly lift one foot about 2-4 inches off the ground. Lower, and repeat on the other side.
Before beginning any exercise program, it’s important to talk to your physician to ensure that you’re ready for physical activity. We also recommend consulting with our chiropractor here in Brentwood so that you can know for sure what’s going on in your spine and get the right treatment, which may include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and corrective exercises.
Schedule an Appointment with Your Brentwood Chiropractor
Are you struggling with back pain that just won’t go away? Call our chiropractor in Brentwood and Franklin, TN at (615) 661-4101 to schedule an initial appointment at Premier Family Chiropractic, and get started on your journey back to health today!
