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 causing your pain.|Seeing an image of your spine and being able to identify 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 really feeling. A novel 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis visible on imaging may have zero pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in horrible pain. (1) Weird, right? Another new study captured 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 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 going on with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to create a complete treatment plan tailored just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc.
Fort Wayne CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively decreasing 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 see what type of exercise works best for you at your next visit.
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