Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Different treatment options are:
* Medications that can help relieve pain and these include acetaminophen (Tylenol and others), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others) or naproxen (Aleve and others). Some studies have also shown that certain antidepressants may decrease the pain associated with spinal stenosis. When the pain is severe, doctors may prescribe medicines containing narcotic consumption over a short period.
* Exercise and physiotherapy, with the best alternative exercises to strengthen abdominal and back muscles, those to gain strength and endurance, as well as for keeping the flexibility and stability of the spine.
* Injections of steroids or inject cortisone into the space around the spinal cord to help reduce inflammation and swelling.
* Alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation, which might relieve the pain of spinal stenosis.
* Losing weight, for maintaining a healthy weight can reduce stress on arthritic joints and decrease pain.
Surgery is an alternative when traditional measures are ineffective or the patient has complications such as severe weakness or loss of bladder control or bowel.