A good book on spinal stenosis rehabilitation – BionicOldGuy

I read a really good book for patients on spinal stenosis rehabilitation, by physical therapist Terri Night: “Rehab Your Own Spinal Stenosis: Strategies to Improve the Health of Your Spine.” First of all, it is very encouraging, indicating that many elderly people have spinal stenosis and have no symptoms. She points out that various factors, such as inflammation and hydration status, over which we have considerable control, play a major role in how serious symptoms can be. He has worked with many patients over the years done have severe symptoms, often worse than mine, and have improved significantly with the strategies outlined in the book, including aerobic exercise, stretching the spine and hips, strengthening the muscles around the spine, and lifestyle changes. There is a final discussion about surgical options in case symptoms persist, or if you have more severe symptoms such as numbness or loss of bladder control.

I got some very good ideas from this on how to modify activities to avoid flaring up my lumbar spine, as well as new exercises to try. I recommend this book for anyone with spinal stenosis.