Minster Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise
Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care
You're in pain and looking for relief—we're here to help. Getting to see an image of your spine and identifying the source of your pain can provide real reassurance. But here's something that might astonish you: what shows up on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're actually feeling. A groundbreaking 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on scans sometimes have zero pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in agony. (1) Wild, right? Another new study captured what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We fully understand that. But here’s the thing—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, combined with carefully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about ignoring those scans; it's about getting the full picture of what's really going on with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to create a thorough treatment plan tailored just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Minster Chiropractic Center.
Minster 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 influence 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 improve mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the optimal exercise for you.
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