Non-Surgical Treatment For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Part 1)

The goal is to avoid surgery!
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In this video I review the ways the spine SURGEON helps guide the patient away from surgery until it is absolutely indicated!
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I do about 15 new patient telemedicines every week. Here is the best path forward:
2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images (get the CD from image center) to my portal for our 1st visit
3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X rays are critical. Just MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted.
4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us)
6- recap: email us, get CDs, upload
Step by step:

[heatherhughes]

A surgeon that tries to avoid surgery - making it a last resort. What a blessing.

[leftybean]

I was diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis about 6 years ago. You are the first doctor that explained it in a way that makes sense. Thank you.

[DonnallySpineConsult]

I edit all the videos myself! Takes forever, so I appreciate the nice words! This one took weeks!!!

[stephenbjornstad]

As someone who has a phobia for all things surgical, you have provided a calming presence, thank you very much kind Doctor.

[raymonddonahue]

I just want to thank the Doctor for taking his valuable time to explain the different situations of the spine

[robincorcoran]

Wow! A doctor who can speak so the patient can understand - Your communication is appreciated . And how great it is to find a Dr. who doesn’t initially whisk his patients off to surgery but gives options of mild chiropractic, medication, physical therapy👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[larrys]

I have watched countless videos and googled countless websites and your video is the absolute best at simply explaining from A-to-Z what’s going on with the lumbar spinal stenosis and what the treatment options are, thank you so much for taking the time to do this it means so much and helps so much. Thank you.

[JJandJayHD]

As a chiropractor with many spinal canal stenosis patients, this is a great explanation and a great approach by a great surgeon.

[nancylpr]

Thank you for telling me the difference between a CT and an MRI. ❤

[Ginger-]

I've suffered with pain for years and am actively pursuing treatment. This is the best explanation I've heard. I now feel more prepared to discuss treatment options. Thanks, Doc!!

[denniskreps]

I was diagnosed 5-6 years ago with spinal stenosis, with two bulging discs around l4 and l5. I have had subsequent years of leg (hams & quads) muscle atrophy and twitching, and pain. I am finally going to a surgeon soon. Thank you for your thorough and accessible video.

[ruthsoor]

I have spinal stenosis in L4and L5, diagnosed in 2018. Was consulted to a neurosurgeon by my neurologist but unfortunately up to now haven’t heard from him. It’s getting worse in fact I am using a walking cane as sometimes sudden buckling of my leg. I was finally seen by a pain specialist. With the treatment with medications it’s helping and am using a lumbar belt. The fortunate part of it is my right leg is good with no pain or any other symptoms and I can drive a car. By the way I also have seen a physiotherapist and am doing the exercises that was told to do it bid. Your video is quite excellent and I can fully understand my situation . Thank you.

[marke.haller]

L5 S1 radiculopathy here. I'm on week, 15 of PT. Pain in left foot only getting worse. Begging for shots or oral steroids. No NSAIDs allowed. Back issues for 50+ years. Best presentation I have ever seen
Thank you, !

[monifarr]

Thank you very much, Dr. Donnally, for this detailed explanation of the anatomy of the spine and the causes of back pain. You're an excellent teacher.

[adaxaroo]

71 year old athlete in Tulsa. Sprinted in yard and tripped Jan 6. Many visits to 3 orthopedic surgeons and 2 MRI revealed torn hamstring and an extruded herniated disc in the L-5, S-1. Two months of excruciating sleep-depriving constant pain. My Primary Care DO referred me to the Pain Management Center. Yesterday morning while prepping for Epidural, the techs mentioned that "sometimes" if no relief people will schedule another treatment the next week. During procedure, the doc and her female techs maintained what seemed a super casual conversation about plans for St Paddy's day while I was excruciating for the few minutes of treatment. You mentioned at 10:24 "unethica pain management. When a tech plants the notion of another treatment the next week my red flag goes up. Your presentation is the best!!

[sunjamrblues]

I've watched about 20 videos on lumbar spinal stenosis, and this was the best by far. Thanks!

[bonniedurham]

This was so informative. I have lumbar stenosis and no one has ever explained my condition as well as you have in this video. Thank you for all the time and work you put into this.

[Joseph-esmu]

Great information Doc. I'm a retired nurse. I went to pain management doc here in Tucson. The injections have greatly decreased my pain
I have had two spinal surgeries. I have a fusion of S 3, 4, and S1. Currently, I'm having aggressive Pt. I'm walking and have a deep appreciation of you caring docs.

[ghittaeibschutz]

Thank you Dr. Donnally for this comprehensive, clear presentation of a condition that is so prevalent. As a long time sufferer of that condition, it is for the first time I got a complete understanding of the condition and available approaches of treatment. Very helpful with your knowledge and obvious empathy for your patients! More power to you and please share more videos with us!👏

[aschane]

Thank you Doctor for one of the best, clear explanation of Spinal Stenosis and to not to rush to surgery. I have had spinal stenosis for years and just now have had a flare up do to an injury.