Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MDMedically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Exercises for spinal stenosis focus on changing the position of your spine to help take the pressure off the spinal ...
Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around your spinal cord narrows and causes pressure on your nerve roots. The main cause is wear-and-tear arthritis (osteoarthritis). As cartilage wears away, bone ...
Michelle Rank receives funding from The National Health and Medical Research Council and SpinalCure Australia. You might have heard about Darek Fidyka, the paralysed man from Poland who recently ...
This video from the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System explores barriers to getting exercise after spinal cord injury. But regular physical activity is important for staying healthy and ...
Think about your last workout, you probably focused on those Instagram-worthy abs or burning calories, but there’s something way more important at stake: your spine health. Your core isn’t just about ...
Spinal discs work like shock absorbers in your back, absorbing the impact from your daily activity. They can wear out as you get older, which in some people causes only mild discomfort, but seriously ...
While at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit, I learned from leading spine researcher, Stuart McGill, an exercise that can certainly damage your spine. The Leg Press exerts enormous ...
Certain exercises can help individuals with spinal stenosis improve their strength and maintain mobility. Examples include knee hugs, pelvic tilts, hip bridges, calf stretches, and more. Spinal ...