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Alternative Treatments for Spinal Narrowing

There are a variety of alternative treatments for spinal narrowing, also referred to as spinal stenosis. Either on their own or as complementary therapies, holistic treatments (though they don’t fall within the confines of traditional Western modern medicine) have proven beneficial for many patients.

This spinal condition can have a variety of causes, though the most common are degenerative spine conditions that occur due to years of wear and tear on the spine. Osteophytes, ruptured discs, and bulging discs can extrude into the spinal canal and exert pressure on nearby spinal nerves, causing painful symptoms of tingling, numbness, and weakness. The majority of cases can likely be managed with a combination of conservative and alternative treatments.

Types of Holistic Therapies

Gleaned from the ancient healing practices of India and Asia, these treatments focus on the body’s overall health, including its physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

• Yoga – a series of stretching and strength-building poses that also focus on rhythmic breathing. Some patients find that elongating ligaments and relaxing the muscles of their body with yoga helps to relieve pain.?
• Acupuncture – the insertion of needles into various points along the body with the aim of subverting pain signals being sent from compressed spinal nerves.
• Massage – massage can help increase circulation, which promotes healing, and release muscle tension that could be exacerbating the pain of spinal narrowing.

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Additional Conservative Treatments

Talk to your doctor about using alternative treatments in conjunction with other methods like pain medication, behavior modification, hot and cold compresses, or epidural steroid injections. Many patients may be able to manage their symptoms non-surgically, but for those who are still struggling to achieve lasting pain relief after weeks or months, Laser Spine Institute may be able to help. We specialize in a variety of minimally invasive, outpatient procedures that offer a welcome alternative to the risks and lengthy recuperation of an open spine surgery. Contact us to receive a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan, or to learn more about our state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.