Staying active with back pain is difficult but a must. When I bend over its always slowly for fear of pulling a nerve. At 69 my mind says yes, my body says We'll see, lol. Thank you, Blessings 🙏
I had a chiropractor literally pounce on me twice to adjust my lumbar. It seemed like she was momentarily possessed at the time. I jumped off the table and said "no more". That night I could not bend or sit without extreme pain. Come to find out she caused pelvic torsion and tore my L-5 disk. I was in such unbelievable pain. Due to such inflammation it then led into polymyalgia. I have been in pain for over two years, on prednisone and, can clearly tell my body will never be the same. It is hard for me to tell whether the injury is causing pain, or the polymyalgia?? As a vegetarian and one who has always been aware of good nutrition, I fear this pain will be with me forever. I am now 70, at a perfect weight and in was physically active. It has changed my life in regards to anything physical, whether a job or activities. I had gone to a PT who performs cranial sacral, twice a month, for two years now and find temporary relief as a result. Beware of chiropractors!
Thank God I had a good one! I hear nightmare stories of bad ones. My chiropractor helped me get back to walking again when I was 23. I could only take 2" steps. I could barely work but did the full 40 hours a week....the memor of it sends my blood pressure straight up, still. He was a good one.
This is by far the most definitive video I have watch on this topic, thank you so much for explaining in detail the difference in the problem. I believe without having an MRI at this point I probably have both maladies. I have watched many of your videos and believe you give the give the most thorough explanations to topics you describe on your channel, better than any other similar channels. again thank you and bravo to you Sir
My recent MRI shows severe stenosis, herniation at L2 L3, and severe spondylosthises L4 L5 S1, just completed physical therapy. Dr said he would give me a referral for surgery. He said my strength was good in my legs, I dont have incontinence or "foot drop" and if I experience any of those symptoms I need to go to the ER. I'm using a tens unit and exercise daily. Dr gave me a prescription for gabapentin.
Hey adamsmary68, sorry to hear about your stenosis and spondylolisthesis :-( It's great that you do not have incontinence or foot drop! That's a sign that you can manage this without surgery especially if you're getting stronger in your glutes and abdominal muscles. Hopefully, your physical therapy has helped. It is common to be sent to a surgeon after a bout of physical therapy. You'll have to decide what's best for you and your specific situation and whether you should go through physical therapy again, get surgery, or find something else that might help you. We wholeheartedly recommend our 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program to help you get stronger in the right muscles that set up the excessive pressure in the spine that leads to stenosis and spondylolisthesis injuries. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
Good video. I have lumbar stenosis (lateral). My discomfort is relieved by bending forward. I can do mild McKenzie press ups and they work..if I am gentle. But bending forward brings relief.
I really enjoy watching ur informative video I have a severe back problem I've had it for quite awhile I need to have some kind of treatment before my problem gets any worse than what it is now this video really helped me
Moderate degenerative disc change at C5-6 with broad disc bulge and endplate osteophytes eccentric to the LEFT which result in mild spinal cord compression (no abnormal cord signal intensity) and severe LEFT foraminal narrowing compressing the exiting LEFT C6 nerve root. What should i do?
Hey Lynn! Thank you for your interest in the 28-Day Knee Health & Wellness Program! :-) Here is the link to the course so you can easily access it: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health Hope this helps! Have the best day!
FINDINGS: Numbering of vertebrae done from C2. Last well developed intervertebral disc space corresponds to L5-S1. Straightening of the lumbar spine curvature is seen. Alignment of spine is normal. No antero or retrolisthesis is seen. Vertebral bodies are of normal signal intensity. No marrow edema seen. Facet joints are normal in morphology at all levels. Neural foramina are adequate at all levels. The conus medullaris is at T12-L1 level. Spinal cord shows normal signal intensity and morphology. Disc degenerative disease as: L1-L2: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen. L2-L3: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen. L3-L4: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen. L4-L5: Disc desiccation and diffuse disc bulge with right subarticular protrusion causing eccentric canal stenosis with impingement of right traversing L5 and abutting left traversing L5 nerve roots. Canal measures ~ 7.0 mm. L5-S1: Disc desiccation and diffuse disc bulge with posterior central and right subarticular protrusion impinging on right traversing S1 nerve root. Canal measures ~ 8.0 mm. "SIR THIS IS MY REPORT AND I M CONFUSED WITH STENOSIS AS ITS SHOWS DISC BULGE IS CAUSING IT AS I HEARD THAT STENOSIS HAPPENS DUE TO DEGENERATION OF BONE OR JOINTS AND WHICH GIVES BONE SPUR BUT HERE I M CONFUSED LIKE I M 23 YEARS OLD. IS THAT STENOSIS CAUSED BY DISC BULGE AND IT WILL GO AWAY IF BISC BULGE GO AWAY. PLEASE HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND AS I CANT FIND THIS ANSWER ANYWHERE AND VERY WORRIED.
What if no leg pain tho? 17 years of it. I lean forward to decompress the spine as i keep working and as it continues to increase in intensity. Helps s little, but back gets stiff with pain, until i finally stop and when i lay down, which then causes it to hurt so bad that I become unable to breathe. If I cough or sneeze during that, the pain is ungodly, almost equal to when I was on fire when i was a kid. Almost black out every time. Unable to et up or turn over without agony even with help, unless I sleep it off....whichis why I dont stop something I have started until I literally can go no further.
I have multiple spine injuries in lumbar, thoracic and cervical region from last 13 years and i haven't recovered and i am always in pain and i wake up a lot at night. I got depression and disturbed sleep due to that. I want to show you my MRI report. How and where can i show you those? Please do respond. 🙏
Hey Surbhi, if you would like to speak to one of our specialists about your MRI you can setup a virtual consultation. Here is a link with more information: By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy i wish i could. I am from India. Your charges are my one month's income in India. Thank you for your time and effort to respond to me. Regards.
Thank you for explaining the confusing terminology! If someone has I quote the MRI "moderate central canal stenosis and mild right and moderate left foraminal narrowing" due to a herniated C5-C6 cervical disc, and no pain, no myelopathy symptoms but weakness in one arm and neck, what are the chances to recover without surgery (based on your experience)? I was told either to live with it or do a surgery. Trying to decide. Thank you!
No, just the other way around, bending forward is no problem, no pain,no back pain ever, but standing up, walking is the challenge even with your glute/ab exercises. It is when the spine has all pressure on it. Pain is my butt and back thigh. Yes, MRI tells all, bulging disc at L3/4 and bone spurs. Do NOT choose for surgery. I will do your programs till end of year and do another MRI. NO, no PTs, just YOU! PTs really have no idea how to prevent surgery, been there.
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Staying active with back pain is difficult but a must. When I bend over its always slowly for fear of pulling a nerve. At 69 my mind says yes, my body says We'll see, lol. Thank you, Blessings 🙏
I had a chiropractor literally pounce on me twice to adjust my lumbar. It seemed like she was momentarily possessed at the time. I jumped off the table and said "no more". That night I could not bend or sit without extreme pain. Come to find out she caused pelvic torsion and tore my L-5 disk. I was in such unbelievable pain. Due to such inflammation it then led into polymyalgia. I have been in pain for over two years, on prednisone and, can clearly tell my body will never be the same. It is hard for me to tell whether the injury is causing pain, or the polymyalgia?? As a vegetarian and one who has always been aware of good nutrition, I fear this pain will be with me forever. I am now 70, at a perfect weight and in was physically active. It has changed my life in regards to anything physical, whether a job or activities. I had gone to a PT who performs cranial sacral, twice a month, for two years now and find temporary relief as a result. Beware of chiropractors!
I've heard about cranial sacral therapy it sounds like something that would help me
@@krpurple2678 Give it a try is incredible.
You'll feel better if you find a good attorney to sure the chiropractor. It won't be hard to prove work product destruction.
Thank God I had a good one! I hear nightmare stories of bad ones. My chiropractor helped me get back to walking again when I was 23. I could only take 2" steps. I could barely work but did the full 40 hours a week....the memor of it sends my blood pressure straight up, still. He was a good one.
This is by far the most definitive video I have watch on this topic, thank you so much for explaining in detail
the difference in the problem. I believe without having an MRI at this point I probably have both maladies.
I have watched many of your videos and believe you give the give the most thorough explanations to topics
you describe on your channel, better than any other similar channels. again thank you and bravo to you Sir
My recent MRI shows severe stenosis, herniation at L2 L3, and severe spondylosthises L4 L5 S1, just completed physical therapy. Dr said he would give me a referral for surgery. He said my strength was good in my legs, I dont have incontinence or "foot drop" and if I experience any of those symptoms I need to go to the ER. I'm using a tens unit and exercise daily. Dr gave me a prescription for gabapentin.
Hey adamsmary68, sorry to hear about your stenosis and spondylolisthesis :-(
It's great that you do not have incontinence or foot drop! That's a sign that you can manage this without surgery especially if you're getting stronger in your glutes and abdominal muscles.
Hopefully, your physical therapy has helped. It is common to be sent to a surgeon after a bout of physical therapy. You'll have to decide what's best for you and your specific situation and whether you should go through physical therapy again, get surgery, or find something else that might help you.
We wholeheartedly recommend our 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program to help you get stronger in the right muscles that set up the excessive pressure in the spine that leads to stenosis and spondylolisthesis injuries. You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
I’ve been following you for awhile & learning a lot. I have both which has now caused L hip problems.
Thanks!
Hey @The73275! You are very welcome! We appreciate you! 🙌🏽🎉
Educating video.Nice one.
Glad you think so! 😊
Good video. I have lumbar stenosis (lateral). My discomfort is relieved by bending forward. I can do mild McKenzie press ups and they work..if I am gentle. But bending forward brings relief.
I really enjoy watching ur informative video I have a severe back problem I've had it for quite awhile I need to have some kind of treatment before my problem gets any worse than what it is now this video really helped me
Moderate degenerative disc change at C5-6 with broad disc bulge and endplate osteophytes eccentric to the LEFT which result in mild spinal cord compression (no abnormal cord signal intensity) and severe LEFT foraminal narrowing compressing the exiting LEFT C6 nerve root. What should i do?
What if i have both of them?
What test besides a mri or a x ray can I get to check for lumbar stenosis
where is the 28 day back program? I can't find it here or on your website????
Hey Lynn! Thank you for your interest in the 28-Day Knee Health & Wellness Program! :-) Here is the link to the course so you can easily access it: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Hope this helps! Have the best day!
FINDINGS:
Numbering of vertebrae done from C2. Last well developed intervertebral disc space corresponds to
L5-S1.
Straightening of the lumbar spine curvature is seen.
Alignment of spine is normal. No antero or retrolisthesis is seen.
Vertebral bodies are of normal signal intensity. No marrow edema seen.
Facet joints are normal in morphology at all levels.
Neural foramina are adequate at all levels.
The conus medullaris is at T12-L1 level.
Spinal cord shows normal signal intensity and morphology.
Disc degenerative disease as:
L1-L2: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen.
L2-L3: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen.
L3-L4: No significant disc bulge, canal stenosis or nerve root impingement seen.
L4-L5: Disc desiccation and diffuse disc bulge with right subarticular protrusion
causing eccentric canal stenosis with impingement of right traversing L5 and
abutting left traversing L5 nerve roots. Canal measures ~ 7.0 mm.
L5-S1: Disc desiccation and diffuse disc bulge with posterior central and right
subarticular protrusion impinging on right traversing S1 nerve root. Canal measures
~ 8.0 mm.
"SIR THIS IS MY REPORT AND I M CONFUSED WITH STENOSIS AS ITS SHOWS DISC BULGE IS CAUSING IT AS I HEARD THAT STENOSIS HAPPENS DUE TO DEGENERATION OF BONE OR JOINTS AND WHICH GIVES BONE SPUR BUT HERE I M CONFUSED LIKE I M 23 YEARS OLD.
IS THAT STENOSIS CAUSED BY DISC BULGE AND IT WILL GO AWAY IF BISC BULGE GO AWAY.
PLEASE HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND AS I CANT FIND THIS ANSWER ANYWHERE AND VERY WORRIED.
What if no leg pain tho? 17 years of it. I lean forward to decompress the spine as i keep working and as it continues to increase in intensity. Helps s little, but back gets stiff with pain, until i finally stop and when i lay down, which then causes it to hurt so bad that I become unable to breathe. If I cough or sneeze during that, the pain is ungodly, almost equal to when I was on fire when i was a kid. Almost black out every time. Unable to et up or turn over without agony even with help, unless I sleep it off....whichis why I dont stop something I have started until I literally can go no further.
I have multiple spine injuries in lumbar, thoracic and cervical region from last 13 years and i haven't recovered and i am always in pain and i wake up a lot at night. I got depression and disturbed sleep due to that. I want to show you my MRI report. How and where can i show you those? Please do respond. 🙏
Hey Surbhi, if you would like to speak to one of our specialists about your MRI you can setup a virtual consultation. Here is a link with more information:
By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy i wish i could. I am from India. Your charges are my one month's income in India. Thank you for your time and effort to respond to me. Regards.
DR PLEASE CAN I TALK TO YOU ON PHONE COS I DON'T KNOW IF IS SPINAL STENOSIS OR DISC HERNIATION
Yet unable to differentiate??😢
Thank you for explaining the confusing terminology! If someone has I quote the MRI "moderate central canal stenosis and mild right and moderate left foraminal narrowing" due to a herniated C5-C6 cervical disc, and no pain, no myelopathy symptoms but weakness in one arm and neck, what are the chances to recover without surgery (based on your experience)? I was told either to live with it or do a surgery. Trying to decide. Thank you!
Can’t walk today.. 26m.. I used to stick my elbow in the rim…
No, just the other way around, bending forward is no problem, no pain,no back pain ever, but standing up, walking is the challenge even with your glute/ab exercises. It is when the spine has all pressure on it. Pain is my butt and back thigh. Yes, MRI tells all, bulging disc at L3/4 and bone spurs. Do NOT choose for surgery. I will do your programs till end of year and do another MRI. NO, no PTs, just YOU! PTs really have no idea how to prevent surgery, been there.
Stenosis pain can have pain on 1 side!