What Actually Causes Painful Neck Cervical Stenosis?

Cervical stenosis, or narrowing of the spine bones onto the spinal nerves, is potentially a serious diagnosis that many people get surgery for.

In reality, surgery is rarely done for this condition. But many people never fully resolve the condition enough to get excellent long-term pain relief. They simply manage the pain and learn how to live with it. They figure out how to cope using medications, injections, and other short-term relief treatments.

But it’s possible in many cases to get more mobility in the neck bones and take pressure off the neck joints. This will un-pinch the nerves in the neck and take pressure off the joints to keep them healthy for the long-term

In this video, Dr. David explains what actually causes painful neck cervical spinal stenosis.

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00:00 What Actually Causes Painful Neck Cervical Stenosis?
01:11 Symptoms of cervical stenosis
01:43 The root cause of cervical stenosis
002:44 Most common medical treatments
03:48 Can cervical spinal stenosis heal without surgery?
04:40 How to begin treating cervical stenosis

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[SloopyDog]

I was diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis in the cervical and lumbar spine about 20 years ago. I also have arthritis and boney growths, (osteophytes) in the joints of my spine. Trying to get a specialist to help me is impossible, as you say in your video all they recommend is painkillers, which my doctor will not give me because of my heart problem. I am 77 years of age and have heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate disease etc. I believe that is why they don't want to help me. I have reached a stage now where I am losing the use of my legs and hands. I fall easily because of the weakness in my legs, plus I get dizzy due to my neck stenosis. I have thought about suicide but I never will because of the hurt this would cause my wife, plus I love life. I live in Britain and our National System has failed, it can take weeks to see a doctor and sometimes years to see a specialist.

[andrewmaloney]

I wish I could find a physical therapist around me like this guy. He does different exercises with a better approach then doctors I visited

[christinesellars]

I am amazed, I have been in pain for years! I got relief the very FIRST time I did these exercises, it released the tightness in my neck and shoulders! Thank you Doctor, you are an answer to prayer!

[gabrieledean]

I had this about 15-20 years ago. Found an excellent chiropractor who taught me this and also loosened my back - I am 63 and have not had issues in years. A good chiropractor or physical therapist is worth their weight in gold. ❤

[gypsylu]

I started working on my neck following your instructions and I have to say, I've found relief on my neck. I wasn't able to turn my head or sleep at night without pain. I had a second cervical neck surgery 2 years ago and now find myself in worse shape than before surgery.
I started doing the stretches you recommended and to my delight I have found relief. Thank you so much for your information.

[EireRayge]

Ive had foraminal stenosis which at point of needing surgical intervention since 2017. Absolutley no consultant or physio has ever mentioned these movements to help me depsite refusing surgery. Cheers friend.

[TINSAY]

Weakness in shoulder and bicept are also symptoms

[veronica]

I stumbled upon your video. It’s going to change my life! I just know it. I’ve been in silent pain going on 4.5 years with it only getting worse. Everything I try eventually stops working. I thought it could be other medical conditions and so far this is the closest I’ve come to sharing similar symptoms with other people. It’s a great day! Thank you for your gift with this video. Thank you!

[Vanessa-bgpd]

I ended up with cervical stenosis after something tore in my jaw displacing my TMJ discs and jaw position, all due to terrible dental work which put my jaw into an unbalanced position...please get your dental bite checked and do everything possible to have a balanced jaw position...it definitely is a contributor to neck, shoulder and spinal problems. Be well🕊️

[dloverland]

My cervical spine was injured in the military. I will try these for sure. My question, … Is there a cervical condition that you should NOT do these exercises? Thank you.

[mcraig]

Get an MRI. I was in severe pain for five years until I pushed for one. C3 had slipped over C4! Had surgery a month ago and feel better than I have in years!!!

[bettyc.parker-young]

I have have this issue since I was 29, I have just turned 65. I have been to doctors and they would not do surgery on my neck or back. I am so glad. Since I had other orthopedic surgeries it realigned me but not my neck. I will try these exercises. Thank you so much.❤

[julietgover]

After visitin physiotherapists and chiropractors which just financed them. Fixed myself. Sleep with a tiny 4cm pillow and take Glucosomine. Its taken 12months but the long term is great.

[Lilly-cq]

Will surely do these exercises. Thank you. I am having Neck pains since months now. Looking forward that these pains gradually dissapear.

[Lilly-cq]

Good Luck to you and your YouTube Channel.

[drakeLavigne-dotk]

omg!maybe i have this kind of sickness. Ive been suffering this case for almost 5months, & I couldnt sleep well, and then my right hand i cannot move it properly, i went to the doc. they said it was rheumatoid and give me only pain reliver.😢😢😢😢

[idarichardson]

God bless you!! Tried this and got instant relief!! Had pain for more than 20 years. My doctors first recommendation was surgery. I left immediately and never went back. You will probably never know how many people you have helped with this one video! Blessings and hugs to you and yours!! Thank you much!!❤

[Mollyjake]

Thanks for this I’m due to see a Nuro surgeon and was worried that I will need surgery so I’m going to to try this thanks for the information

[RichardMersereau]

Some exercises I will try. I already do the hanging sometimes but for different reasons initially. I was diagnosed with cervical stenosis in 2012 when my shoulders and arms began tingling and going numb. First off, I got checked for heart and stroke problems and was OK and referred to an Orthopedic doc. After an MRI I got the stenosis diagnosis. My doctor's suggestion for therapy was swimming and at least for me, eliminated most of the symptoms. A swimming coach was big on hanging to help improve your streamline pushing off the walls but I guess it's been helping the stenosis, too. Thanks for your videos. I have bad knees, too and that's where I first discovered your videos.

[Musicology]

Excellent and thank you . I am having a tough time as a dentist.