Fort Wayne Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise
Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care
You are in pain and looking for relief—we're here to help.|You're hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Nothing feels more reassuring than seeing an actual image of your spine and indicating what might be triggering your pain.|Seeing an image of your spine and identifying the source of your pain can provide real reassurance. But here's something that might surprise you: what shows up on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're actually feeling. A groundbreaking 2025 study reported that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on scans may have no pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in agony. (1) Wild, right? Another new study described what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We get that completely. But here’s the thing—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, blended with carefully interpreting your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about dismissing those scans; it's about getting the full picture of what's really happening with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s talk about both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to create a thorough treatment plan tailored specifically to you delivered by your chiropractor at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic.
Fort Wayne CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Reduce Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively reducing pain and improving function through flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic components. Importantly, stenosis severity does not influence treatment responsiveness, meaning that even patients with advanced stenosis can get meaningful improvements. This evidence promotes exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to manage symptoms and improve mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the optimal exercise for you.
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