Tonawanda Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise
Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care
You're hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Getting to see an image of your spine and being able to identify the source of your pain can provide real reassurance. But here's something that might surprise you: what you see on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're really feeling. A groundbreaking 2025 study reported that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on scans sometimes have zero pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in horrible pain. (1) Crazy, right? Another recent study described what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We get that completely. But here's the truth—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, mixed with thoughtfully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about dismissing those scans; it's about getting the full picture of what's really happening with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s talk about both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to develop a thorough treatment plan tailored just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation.
Tonawanda CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively reducing pain and improving function through flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic components. Importantly, stenosis severity does not affect treatment responsiveness, meaning that even patients with advanced stenosis can get meaningful improvements. This evidence supports exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to manage symptoms and enhance mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s see what type of exercise works best for you at your next visit.
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