San Jose 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. 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 astonish you: what you see on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're really feeling. A interesting 2025 study reported that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on scans may have no pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in agony. (1) Crazy, right? Another recent 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 the reality for many—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, mixed with thoughtfully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. We're not discounting your scans—we're looking at the complete picture of what's happening in your body to find the best path to relief. Let’s talk about both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to create a comprehensive treatment plan custom-made just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Chiropractic Solutions.

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

Exercise offers proven relief for lumbar spinal stenosis, reducing pain and restoring function through targeted flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic movements. Importantly, stenosis severity does not affect 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 manage 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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