Spinal stenosis treatment - without surgery
If your legs get heavy, numb or painful when you stand or walk, you don't have to just live with it - and surgery isn't the only answer for many people.
Is this what you're feeling?
- Leg pain, heaviness or cramping after standing or walking a short distance
- Relief when you sit down or lean forward (the “shopping cart sign”)
- Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet
- Low back pain with stiffness, especially in the morning
- Walking shorter distances than you used to
What is spinal stenosis?
Spinal stenosis means the spaces inside your spine have narrowed. Over time, thickened ligaments, bulging discs and arthritic joints crowd the nerves that travel to your legs (lumbar stenosis) or arms (cervical stenosis).
The result is often neurogenic claudication: pain, cramping, heaviness or numbness in the legs that builds with standing and walking and eases when you sit or bend forward.
Why a focused practice matters
Stenosis is rarely caused by one thing. That's why your evaluation includes a full exam, and Dr. Le studies your imaging before your report of findings - so your plan addresses the narrowing, the discs and the muscles and joints around them.
How we help - step by step
Find the real cause
A full exam and a detailed review of your MRI or X-rays. You'll see exactly where the problem is.
Take pressure off
DRX9000 decompression gently unloads the discs and nerves involved.
Restore movement
Hands-on adjustments, soft-tissue work and, when appropriate, focused shockwave.
Make it last
A home program and progress check-ins so you keep the gains you've made.
Real patients, in their own words
“Dr. Le spent more time explaining my spinal stenosis and disc issues than any of my medical doctors. He frankly told me what he could and could not accomplish with his treatments… it has improved my quality of life so much that I can currently walk without a cane.”Elaine B.Spinal stenosis
“Dr. Le took over an hour going over my MRI and X-rays to show and explain to me exactly why I was having this pain. It was the first time a doctor had actually taken the time to show me my test results and explain them clearly. I had been offered only epidurals or surgery…”Susan B.Radiating leg pain from spinal stenosis
“Was diagnosed with spinal stenosis about 4 years ago but was dealing with the pain for 5 prior to seeing Dr. Le. I am very happy I have a place to go get myself right.”John B.Spinal stenosis
Frequently asked questions
Can spinal stenosis be treated without surgery?
Why does my pain get better when I sit or lean forward?
How long does treatment take?
I've had epidural injections. Can I still come in?
Is decompression safe for older adults?
Get a clear answer about your spine.
Start with a thorough two-part evaluation with Dr. Peter Le. If non-surgical care isn't right for you, we'll tell you - and point you to who is.