Sunday, June 2, 2013

Over 50 Spinal Stenosis - Prospects For Back Pain Relief


spinal stenosis



Spinal stenosis is a painful condition. It involves pressure on the nerves that leave the spinal cord and pass between the vertebrae, or bones in the spine. There are different causes for the pressure and the focus for the patient is back pain relief. A treatment plan involving soft tissue conditioning and exercises will provide help.

If you haven't stayed in shape for a couple of decades the possibility of cervical (neck) or lumbar (low back) stenosis increases. Even if you are in good condition, life's activity can still lead to some impairment of structure and function.

Weak abdominals, or core muscles contribute to back strain. When the back is strained, the ligaments may thicken. In this way, the ligaments now take up more space in the spinal column and the nerve can get crowded and "pinched", literally.

A chiropractor can relieve the pain with therapies that decrease inflammation in the painful area. You can also learn proper stretching, how much and when do it. Stretching after exercise is best.

A routine of stretching, and releasing myofascial tension from the top of the head down, is the most effective stress release affecting not only muscle tissue, but the tissue that wraps around, overlapping and connecting your muscle groups. For instance, if your scalp, neck and upper back muscles have relaxed and stretched, your lower back muscles will already be affected in a positive way. The lumbar area will have relaxed somewhat, before you get to stretching them.

Having a chiropractor either teach you core exercises, or review how you have been doing them on your own, can ensure that you are getting the most out of your workouts.

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