What Do I Do If I Have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause low back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling and weakness — especially when standing or walking. But a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis doesn't necessarily mean you're destined for a lifetime of pain. In this video, I explain what lumbar spinal stenosis actually is, why it develops, why certain positions can aggravate or relieve your symptoms, and the exercises I commonly use to help people with lumbar spinal stenosis. You'll learn: • What lumbar spinal stenosis actually means • Why spinal stenosis can cause back pain, sciatica and leg symptoms • Why standing and walking can aggravate symptoms • Why bending forward often provides relief • How degenerative changes contribute to spinal stenosis • Exercises that may help relieve lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms • How to build core stability • How sciatic nerve flossing may help with nerve mobility • Why cycling may be better tolerated than walking or running for some people • How hip mobility may contribute to your overall movement The goal isn't simply to chase temporary pain relief. It's to understand what's contributing to your symptoms and build a plan that helps you move better, get stronger and return to the activities you enjoy. 📕 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📕 00:00 Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: What Can You Do? 00:37 Lumbar Spine Anatomy 1:34 What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? 2:09 Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 3:05 What Causes Spinal Stenosis? 4:00 How Degeneration Narrows the Spinal Canal 6:04 How to Relieve Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Symptoms 6:29 Why Bending Forward Can Feel Better 8:14 Core Exercises for Spinal Stenosis 10:10 Best Stretches for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 10:28 Cardio With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 10:48 Sciatic Nerve Flossing 11:50 Hip Flexor Stretch 13:00 Taking Control of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis If you're dealing with chronic or recurring low back pain and want help identifying what may be contributing to YOUR symptoms, learn more about the Better Back Blueprint here: https://drchrisgrant.com/register 📅 Want me to assess how YOUR body moves? Apply for a Low Back Movement Screen here: https://drchrisgrant.com/application Subscribe for more videos about low back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, disc injuries and returning to exercise with confidence. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Lumbar spinal stenosis can present differently from person to person. Speak with an appropriate healthcare professional if you are experiencing new or worsening neurological symptoms or have questions about whether these exercises are appropriate for you. #LumbarSpinalStenosis #SpinalStenosis #LowBackPain ******************************************************************* 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO HELP US GROW THE COMMUNITY 👇 @betterbackblueprint 📱💙 CONNECT ON SOCIAL 💙📱 Instagram Instagram: dr.chrisgrant Facebook Facebook: BetterBackBlueprint1 Website https://www.drchrisgrant.ca/ ******************************************************************* WHAT IS BETTER BACK BLUEPRINT? Better Back Blueprint is a coaching program helping active people beat their back pain to get back to the activities they love. We're on a mission to transform the lives of people with back pain by getting rid of back pain, preventing future flare ups and building confidence to live life without limitations.