Auburn 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. Nothing feels more reassuring than seeing an actual image of your spine and pointing to what might be triggering your pain. But here's something that might astonish you: what shows up on your MRI or X-ray often does not match what you're really feeling. A interesting 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis visible on scans sometimes have zero pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in horrible pain. (1) Weird, right? Another recent study described what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We fully understand that. But here's the truth—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, blended with thoughtfully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about dismissing those scans; it's about getting the complete picture of what's really happening with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to develop a complete treatment plan tailored just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C..
Auburn CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease 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 enhance mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the best exercise for you.
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