Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with spinal stenosis.

Ignore: If nerve injury is present as a result, seek immediate consult with neurosurgeon.

Ignore: Nerve compression issues are more common in patients with spinal stenosis.

Ignore: Exercising with a recumbent bike is much more tolerated than walking or elliptical activities.

Ignore: Leaning forward helps. Some people get great relief from a wheeled walker.

Ignore: Use a soft gel pad and supportive shoes (sketchers) for cooking in the kitchen.

Ignore: When walking lean forward to open the canal so that you are able to walk longer.

Ignore: Regular walking, 3 or more days every week, 30 minutes each time, will help reduce back pain.

Ignore: Before surgery, try conservative options: physical therapy, spinal injections & acupuncture/.

Ignore: Do walk. Do stretch. Avoid over extending your back.

Ignore: Exercise like biking or walking uphill to reduce back extension can help. OTC meds may also help.

Ignore: See an experienced spine surgeon if your symptoms(pain, weakness,etc) worsen.

Ignore: Do ask your doctor or physical therapist which stretches are OK to do.

Walk: Walk for 15 min , 3x a week , stretch daily , lose weight ( BMI of less than 30), NSAIDs,.

Ignore: "Williams Flexion Exercises" may minimize symptoms & make physical activity more tolerable.

Ignore: If you are diagnosed with neurogenic claudication from spinal stenosis, have lumbar decompression.

Ignore: Exercise your spine daily; and consciously maintain a healthy posture including using back support.