Are there any new less invasive operations or nerve ablation procedures for the lateral type of lumbar spinal stenosis?
There really have not been any “new” operations developed. There has been progress in understanding that not all patients require the same procedure and that tailoring the decompression treatment to the problem is increasingly possible. If you are facing this type of surgery, speak one-on-one with a specialist about how the procedure would be carried out in your specific situation. I have had a discectomy and would like to know about exercises to flatten and strengthen my stomach. Stomach exercises for back pain prevention are generally a good idea. Strength of the abdominal muscles helps redirect mechanical stress around the entire trunk, avoiding overload to just the back muscles when lifting or working. Exercises for the “abs” include the classic “crunch.” The person lays with his or her back to the floor and knees bent, raising the chest toward the knees just a few inches–until the natural curve of the lower back is flat to the floor. This can be done with arms reaching out toward
