Can a heat wave severely affect people with neck ailments? i was diagnosed with mild to moderate spinal stenosis last week but the excessive heat seems to really stop me in my tracks?

By its nature the human body functions best in a comfortable environment. Any move to excessive cold or heat taxes the bodies self regulatory functions and leads to poor performance. A temperature neutral environment/stable health/and proper rest are all needed for best performance/function/healing.

Temperature extremes can especially stress those bodily areas which are already impaired.