What is the best treatment for spinal stenosis (besides laminectomy)?

Many options: In the absence of severe or progressive nerve involvement, a doctor may prescribe one or more of the following conservative treatments: 1-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, d relieve pain. 2-corticosteroid injections . 3-anesthetic injections, known as nerve blocks.

The one for you: Not all spinal stenosis patients need treatment. It is based on the degree of symptoms & how much they interfere with your life. Some just modify their activities or take over the counter medication. Some do physical therapy & then exercise. Some undergo epidural steroid injections & use perscription medication. Some may benefit from an x-stop procedure, a minimally invasive technique

Nonsurgical: Well, ideally it would respond to some form of nonoperative care including usually epidural steroid injections. The surgical approaches can include indirect decompression, decompression, or decompression combined with a fusion. Don't hesitate to be seen to discuss the risk/benefits of your specific case.