Groton Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise
Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care
You are in pain and searching 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 causing 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 you see on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're really feeling. A novel 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) Crazy, 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 fully understand that. But here's the truth—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, combined with carefully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about ignoring 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 discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to develop a complete treatment plan tailored specifically to you delivered by your chiropractor at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office.
Groton CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Decrease Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively decreasing 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 get meaningful improvements. This evidence supports exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to contain symptoms and improve mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the best exercise for you.
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