Augusta 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.|You're hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Nothing feels more reassuring than seeing an actual image of your spine and pointing to what might be triggering your pain.|Getting to see 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 shows up on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're actually feeling. A groundbreaking 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis seen on scans sometimes have no pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in horrible pain. (1) Wild, right? Another recent study captured what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We get that completely. But the reality for many—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, mixed with thoughtfully interpreting your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about ignoring those scans; it's about getting the complete picture of what's really going on with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to develop a complete treatment plan custom-made just to you delivered by your chiropractor at Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic.
Augusta CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise offers proven relief for lumbar spinal stenosis, lowering pain and restoring function through targeted flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic activities. Importantly, stenosis severity does not influence treatment responsiveness, meaning that even patients with advanced stenosis can get meaningful improvements. This evidence promotes exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to manage symptoms and improve mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s see what type of exercise works best for you at your next visit.
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