How is cervical spinal stenosis diagnosed?
Health history and physical examination are the starting point. X-rays, MRI and CT scans may be used to hone in on the diagnosis. Sometimes blood tests may be done to rule out other conditions including ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), nutritional deficiencies, etc. How is it treated? Conventional medical treatment typically involves pain medication prescribed by a physician. Others are given physical therapy exercises. Surgery may be done to try to widen the narrowed space. While I appreciate the role of such common approaches, I do not use them. In my practice I treat Stenosis with various non-surgical and drugless procedures. This of course, does not mean that I accept everyone as a patient. Let’s face it: nobody WANTS surgery, but some people simply need it. Even though I’ve had great success helping people with spinal stenosis; some get referred to orthopedic or neurological surgeons. I don’t treat people unless I have evidence that my procedures might help. Sp
