Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Why walking becomes the problem

The spinal canal gets narrower with thickened ligaments, bulging discs and enlarged facet joints. Standing upright and leaning back narrow it further. Bending forward opens it slightly.

That's why people with lumbar stenosis often lean on a shopping trolley without thinking, and why cycling is usually easier than walking. The classic pattern is called neurogenic claudication: legs that feel heavy, tired or painful after a certain distance, relieved within a few minutes of sitting.

Poor circulation in the legs can produce a similar picture, so we check pulses and the exact behaviour of the symptoms. Vascular leg pain eases with standing still; stenosis usually needs sitting or bending.

What physiotherapy can and can't do

Exercise won't widen the canal. What it does is improve how well you tolerate the space you have. Stronger hips and trunk reduce the tendency to stand in an arched posture. Better hip flexibility lets the pelvis tilt more comfortably. Graded walking programmes push the distance up in small steps.

Flexion-based exercises, stationary cycling and walking with a slight forward lean are usually well tolerated early on. We add strength training for the legs and trunk because many people with stenosis have become deconditioned by the time they seek help.

When surgery comes into the picture

If walking tolerance keeps shrinking despite good treatment, or there's progressive weakness, a surgical opinion is reasonable. Decompression surgery can help selected patients, and physiotherapy before and after it improves recovery. We can help you decide when it's time to have that conversation.

Exercises often used for Spinal Stenosis

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All back and spine exercises

Frequently asked questions