In the absence of severe or progressive nerve involvement, your doctor may decide to pursue on the the following conservative (nonsurgical) treatments:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen, to reduce inflammation and relieve pain
- Analgesics, such as acetaminophen, to relive pain
- Corticosteroid injections into the outermost membrane of the spinal cord and nerve roots to reduce inflammation and treat acute pain locally
- Anesthetic injections (nerve blocks) near the affected nerve to temporarily relieve pain
- Restricted activity depending on the extent of nerve involvement
- Physical therapy to maintain motion, strengthen abdominal and back muscles, and build endurance
- Lumbar corset or brace to provide support and help regain mobility
Conditions Treatments
These treatments are options if you or a loved one suffer from the following conditions:
Procedures
We may perform one of the following nonsurgical procedures in response to Spinal Stenosis: