Conditions We Treat

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces around the spinal cord or nerves, often causing leg pain or heaviness with walking or standing. We use flexion-based mobility, core and hip strength and walking tolerance training to help you stay active.

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What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Stenosis usually develops gradually with age-related changes in the discs and joints. In the low back it often causes leg pain, tingling or fatigue when standing or walking that eases when sitting or leaning forward.

Common Symptoms

  • Leg pain, cramping or heaviness when walking or standing
  • Relief when sitting or bending forward
  • Numbness or tingling in the legs
  • Low back stiffness
  • Reduced walking distance

Common Contributing Factors

  • Disc height loss and joint enlargement
  • Thickened spinal ligaments
  • Previous spine injuries or surgery
  • Reduced hip mobility that increases back extension

When to Seek Medical Care Right Away

Seek emergency care for loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin, or rapidly progressive weakness.

How We Approach Spinal Stenosis

We take your report of walking limits seriously and measure them so we can track progress. Treatment opens up the spine with flexion-based mobility, improves hip extension so the back does not have to arch, and builds core and leg strength so you can walk farther with less pain.

  • Restoring the movements you use every day. We retrain walking, standing at the counter, climbing stairs and getting up from a chair, so progress shows up in your real life, not just on the treatment table.
  • Constant core activation. Core activation that keeps the low back from over-arching while you stand and walk.
  • Proper functional movement patterns. We coach how you hinge, squat, push, pull, carry, step and rotate, so load is shared across the whole body instead of piling up in one area.
  • Proper respiratory mechanics. Diaphragm breathing to reduce tension and improve stamina.
  • Looking past the symptoms. Especially with severe or long-standing problems, we take the time to consider every potential cause, including hip flexor tightness, posture, footwear, balance and overall fitness.
  • A plan built for you. Nobody is built the same or has been through the same things, so no two treatment plans are alike. Your plan is shaped around your history, your goals and how you respond.

How Our Services Help

Chiropractic Care

Flexion-distraction and gentle mobilization can relieve pressure and improve spinal motion.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy builds walking tolerance, balance, hip mobility and core strength.

Massage Therapy

Massage eases tight hip flexors and back muscles that add to compression.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help manage leg and back pain alongside exercise.

Most plans combine two or more of these services, chosen together with you, and your providers share one plan so every visit builds on the last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can exercise help spinal stenosis?

Yes. The right exercise can improve walking distance and comfort for many people with stenosis.

Why does leaning on a shopping cart help?

Leaning forward opens the space around the nerves. We teach positions and exercises that use the same principle.

When is surgery needed for stenosis?

If symptoms progress or conservative care does not help, we will refer you to a spine specialist to discuss options.

Do I need a referral, and do you take insurance?

No referral is needed. We accept health insurance as an out-of-network provider, as well as auto insurance claims and workers’ compensation claims, and every service can also be paid directly or through a monthly membership. Call (303) 465-6332 or request a free consultation to get started.

This page is general education, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an exam. If your symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, contact your physician or call 911.

How We Care for You

Integrated, Patient-Centered Care

We Believe You

We take your word for how you describe your symptoms and your condition. We never dismiss what you feel.

We Look for the Cause

With severe and chronic conditions, we spend the time to consider every potential cause instead of only treating surface symptoms.

We Restore Real-Life Movement

Care is built on the movements you use every day, constant core activation, proper functional movement patterns and proper breathing mechanics.

Your Plan Is Yours Alone

Nobody is built the same or has been through the same things, so no two treatment plans are alike.

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