Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

Specific treatment for sciatica will be determined by your doctor based on:

• Your age, overall health, and medical history
• Extent of the disease
• Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the disease
• Your opinion or preference

To help relieve the symptoms of spinal stenosis, treatment may include:

• Medications: Sometimes the pressure on the nerves is caused by inflammatory swelling. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen may help relieve symptoms.
• Rest, followed by a gradual resumption of activity, also can help. Aerobic activity such as bicycling is often recommended.
• Losing weight can also relieve some of the load on the spine.

In such cases where conservative treatment does not relieve the symptoms, surgery may be suggested by your doctor to relieve the pressure on the affected nerves.