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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with spinal stenosis.

16 doctors weighed in across 9 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Get off your feet as much as possible, use stools or chair to sit versus standing.

Answered 11/9/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: Neurosurgeon! this has serious outcomes and great care necessary!

Answered 10/6/2017

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Ignore: Stretching and doing back exercises along with a core strengthening program should help.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Ignore: Symptoms may depend upon flexion or extension of lower back if lumbar stenosis is present.

Answered 6/14/2017

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Ignore: Walking bent over. Easier to sit than stand. Need to get relief.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Ignore: Stand or walk until pain starts, and then bend forward to relieve the pain.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Do: Do your daily lower back exercises and keep your weight down.

Answered 2/26/2015

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Ignore: Narrow canals flow giving little water to trees on its banks-Nature Pains Arms, Legs echo Nature.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Ignore: Simple things like OTC meds and exercise such as biking or swimming -if no better see your physician.

Answered 1/21/2021

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