A spinal stenosis treatment program doesn't necessarily have to include surgery. Although that's good news for people suffering with the affliction, non-surgical methods are not usually capable of producing a cure for lumbar spinal stenosis. They can relieve the pain and suffering for a period of time. In fact, the symptoms could be controlled indefinitely. But surgery is the way to actually cure the problem. Lumbar stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal. This can occur suddenly, but the condition usually develops over a long period of time. As the canal narrows, the nerve roots that branch out from the spinal cord become irritated or squeezed, and spinal stenosis treatment in some form becomes necessary to relieve the pain. In some people the spinal cord itself can be irritated or pinched. Squeezed or irritated nerves can cause pain or numbness that radiates from the lower back and down the legs. Tingling and weakness in the legs are also symptoms. Activity can increase the severity of symptoms.
Therefore, the goal of any spinal stenosis treatment program is to relieve pain and suffering and increase a person's quality of life. During times of pain and suffering, especially when the pain seems to be never ending, it is easy to question God's role, or lack thereof in the healing process. Jeremiah asks two rhetorical questions expressing his doubt about God's faithfulness to him. "Why is my pain perpetual and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? Wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail?" (Jeremiah 15: 18) Eventually Christ is referred to in the New Testament as the Living Waters. God never leaves people to suffer, and He does answer all prayers, as he eventually provides an answer to Jeremiah's questions. "For I will restore health unto the, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an outcast, saying, this is Zion, whom no man seeketh after." (Jeremiah 30: 17) Always keep faith in God and continue to pray, especially during times of affliction and tribulations.
Designing an effective spinal stenosis treatment program depends on many factors. Once stenosis is diagnosed, which can be difficult to do accurately, the patient and doctor will discuss the many options available. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is complicated because symptoms can at times be fleeting. According to one medical website, the symptoms can come and go in some people. Further complicating the task is that many of the symptoms associated with stenosis are similar to those of other age related conditions. If lumbar spinal stenosis is suspected, there are at least two ways to confirm the existence of a problem: an MRI scan or a CT scan. The CT scan is sometimes done using an X-ray dye that has been injected into the spinal fluid. Both an MRI and CT scan procedures are too in-depth to explain in such a short article. But there are some websites with detailed descriptions of both procedures. If diagnosed, people can successfully manage their pain and symptoms through non-surgical means.
Generally, non-surgical spinal stenosis treatment includes an exercise program supervised by a physical therapist, activity modification, and epidural injections. Keep in mind, none of these methods will produce a cure. They are merely a means of control. According to online sources, inactivity can be detrimental or even debilitating to lumbar spinal stenosis patients. Therefore, the physical therapist will design an exercise program that will keep the patient active but will not add to the problem. Physical therapists sometimes use heat or cold therapy as well as water therapy to treat lumbar conditions. Acupuncture is an alternative treatment often used to relieve pain. After assessing musculoskeletal imbalances, a physical therapist can more easily determine a course of action, which may include electrical stimulation, stretching exercises, and posture training.
Obviously, patients should avoid activity that causes any increase in pain and suffering. Again, the primary goal of the spinal stenosis treatment program is to relieve pain. Some people may have to modify their activity to accomplish the goal. For example, some people adjust the way they walk, or use assistance while walking. For some people leaning forward while walking is more comfortable and helps to alleviate the pain. Canes, walkers, and shopping carts are useful supports for people who finding leaning forward a comfortable position but are concerned with losing their balance and falling. Finally, an epidural injection of cortisone usually relieves pain symptoms and is a valuable part of the spinal stenosis treatment. Injections are given several times over the course of a few months. For some people, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful.
If none of the non-surgical techniques relieve the symptoms or the pain becomes too much to handle, surgery is an option. Pain and disability are usually factors in determining when to have surgery. When a person's quality of life is impacted to the point that they have a difficult time caring for themselves, surgery is probably the only remaining option available in the spinal stenosis treatment program. In most cases when symptoms have advanced, and surgery is necessary, there are two common types of lumbar decompression back proceedures. Both have the same goal, which is to make room for the affected nerve to heal. The two types of lumbar surgery are called Microdiscectomy and decompressive laminectomy. For more details on each type of surgery consult with a surgeon or do an online search. There are other surgery options available, such as spinal fusion. Individual characteristics and degree of disability are key factors in determining a course of treatment.
Therefore, the goal of any spinal stenosis treatment program is to relieve pain and suffering and increase a person's quality of life. During times of pain and suffering, especially when the pain seems to be never ending, it is easy to question God's role, or lack thereof in the healing process. Jeremiah asks two rhetorical questions expressing his doubt about God's faithfulness to him. "Why is my pain perpetual and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? Wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail?" (Jeremiah 15: 18) Eventually Christ is referred to in the New Testament as the Living Waters. God never leaves people to suffer, and He does answer all prayers, as he eventually provides an answer to Jeremiah's questions. "For I will restore health unto the, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an outcast, saying, this is Zion, whom no man seeketh after." (Jeremiah 30: 17) Always keep faith in God and continue to pray, especially during times of affliction and tribulations.
Designing an effective spinal stenosis treatment program depends on many factors. Once stenosis is diagnosed, which can be difficult to do accurately, the patient and doctor will discuss the many options available. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is complicated because symptoms can at times be fleeting. According to one medical website, the symptoms can come and go in some people. Further complicating the task is that many of the symptoms associated with stenosis are similar to those of other age related conditions. If lumbar spinal stenosis is suspected, there are at least two ways to confirm the existence of a problem: an MRI scan or a CT scan. The CT scan is sometimes done using an X-ray dye that has been injected into the spinal fluid. Both an MRI and CT scan procedures are too in-depth to explain in such a short article. But there are some websites with detailed descriptions of both procedures. If diagnosed, people can successfully manage their pain and symptoms through non-surgical means.
Generally, non-surgical spinal stenosis treatment includes an exercise program supervised by a physical therapist, activity modification, and epidural injections. Keep in mind, none of these methods will produce a cure. They are merely a means of control. According to online sources, inactivity can be detrimental or even debilitating to lumbar spinal stenosis patients. Therefore, the physical therapist will design an exercise program that will keep the patient active but will not add to the problem. Physical therapists sometimes use heat or cold therapy as well as water therapy to treat lumbar conditions. Acupuncture is an alternative treatment often used to relieve pain. After assessing musculoskeletal imbalances, a physical therapist can more easily determine a course of action, which may include electrical stimulation, stretching exercises, and posture training.
Obviously, patients should avoid activity that causes any increase in pain and suffering. Again, the primary goal of the spinal stenosis treatment program is to relieve pain. Some people may have to modify their activity to accomplish the goal. For example, some people adjust the way they walk, or use assistance while walking. For some people leaning forward while walking is more comfortable and helps to alleviate the pain. Canes, walkers, and shopping carts are useful supports for people who finding leaning forward a comfortable position but are concerned with losing their balance and falling. Finally, an epidural injection of cortisone usually relieves pain symptoms and is a valuable part of the spinal stenosis treatment. Injections are given several times over the course of a few months. For some people, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful.
If none of the non-surgical techniques relieve the symptoms or the pain becomes too much to handle, surgery is an option. Pain and disability are usually factors in determining when to have surgery. When a person's quality of life is impacted to the point that they have a difficult time caring for themselves, surgery is probably the only remaining option available in the spinal stenosis treatment program. In most cases when symptoms have advanced, and surgery is necessary, there are two common types of lumbar decompression back proceedures. Both have the same goal, which is to make room for the affected nerve to heal. The two types of lumbar surgery are called Microdiscectomy and decompressive laminectomy. For more details on each type of surgery consult with a surgeon or do an online search. There are other surgery options available, such as spinal fusion. Individual characteristics and degree of disability are key factors in determining a course of treatment.
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