Question 1

do liquid glucosamine supplements? help with spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

No evidence for this: Glucosamine & chondroitin are supplements that some believe help osteoarthritis pain (facet joint arthritis in spine); studies have shown mixed results; the american academy of orthopedic surgeons recommend against prescription of these for knee oa as a randomized controlled trial showed no benefit; there is no evidence that they help w/ spinal stenosis; see a spine specialist for treatment recs.

Question 2

can liquid glucosamine supplements like flexicose and synflex help with spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Spinal stenosis symptoms are due to pressure on nerves in the spine. Gllucosamine, in theory, helps preserve/restore with cartilage in arthritic joints and would not have any effect on spinal stenosis symptoms.

Question 3

are glucosamine & chondroitin supplements effective for elderly people who suffers from spinal stenosis? and for runners?

Accepted Answer

They are safe the : Question truly is how effective they are but they due have some mild anti inflammatory properties

Question 4

can you please tell me some creative natural foods to help alleviate or even reverse spinal stenosis? i already know about glucosamine, omega 3s, etc.

Accepted Answer

Supplements: Depending on the cause of your spinal stenosis there may not be foods that can reverse this.  However foods with turmeric or curcumin are natural anti-inflammatories that may alleviate some of your pain.

Question 5

got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention what your symptoms are. I'm not sure that wearing down of intervertebral discs leads to spinal stenosis. The discs would have to herniate and press on the spinal cord to do that. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon to assess your symptoms and your MRI findings.and advise you.

Question 6

who treats spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Spine surgeon: Whether or not you need surgery, an experienced neurosurgeon or orthopedic spine surgeon is the best resource to educate you in the treatment options available.

Question 7

what can help spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Spinal stenosis: Many possibilities.  Proper help depends on accurate and thorough diagnosis.  Spinal stenosis can occur at many different levels of the spine and can occur from one or more factors causing the sternosis.  Best is to obtain examination and proper treatment from spinal specialists e.g. Neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy and pain doctors who specialize in this disorder.

Question 8

does lsi treat spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I assume by lsi, you are referring to lumbar spinal injections, also known as epidural steroid injections (esis).  These can help temporarily treat some of the pain associated with spinal stenosis but are not a definitive treatment.  Check out http://www.Mildprocedure.Com for some information on a new minimally invasive procedure for spinal stenosis.

Question 9

what does spinal stenosis affect?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Spinal stenosis in the neck can make someone weak and spastic (clumsy).  Spinal stenosis of the low back can be painful, usually because of the facet arthritis involved with the process,  it also causes weakness and forward leaning posture with high risk of fall.  As it progresses, difficulties in emptying the badder, or incontinence.  A person with stenosis should avoid walking down stairs.

Question 10

where does spinal stenosis occur?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in the spin: Spinal stenosis is most common in the low back and neck, since these are the most mobile areas of the spine. However it does occur in the thoracic (mid back) region as well, though less frequently.

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Can liquid glucosamine supplements like flexicose and synflex help with spinal stenosis?

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Are glucosamine & chondroitin supplements effective for elderly people who suffers from spinal stenosis? and for runners?

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Can you please tell me some creative natural foods to help alleviate or even reverse spinal stenosis? i already know about glucosamine, omega 3s, etc.

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Got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?

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Who treats spinal stenosis?

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What can help spinal stenosis?

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Does lsi treat spinal stenosis?

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