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What would be some treatment options for cervical spinal stenosis? (besides injections and medications which i have already tried). my doctor also doesnt recommend surgery at this time. what else could i try to relieve my pain? i dont have numbness

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Spinal stenosis: Physical therapy with neck strengthening would likely be of value. Other modalities which may be of help would be magnetic therapy or you may want to consider therapy with a biomodulator.

Answered 10/8/2019

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A member asked:

What would be some treatment options for cervical spinal stenosis? (besides injections and medications which i have already tried). my doctor also doesnt recommend surgery at this time. what else could i try to relieve my pain? i dont have numbness

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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