Nashua Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise

Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care

You're hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Seeing an image of your spine and identifying 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 groundbreaking 2025 study reported that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on imaging may have no pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in horrible pain. (1) Wild, right? Another new study described what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We understand that completely. But here’s the thing—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, combined with carefully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about dismissing those scans; it's about getting the complete picture of what's really happening with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s talk about both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to develop a complete treatment plan tailored just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Moriarty Chiropractic.

Nashua CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain

Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively reducing 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 achieve meaningful improvements. This evidence promotes exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to contain symptoms and enhance mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the optimal exercise for you.

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