Watch the video to show how does IDD Therapy help with spinal canal stenosis? 

Are you wondering how IDD Therapy can help with spinal canal stenosis and you live in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire?

I've put together a simple guide so you are clear :what stenosis is, why it hurts, what treatment options you have, how safe treatment is to get you back feeling good again. 

What is spinal canal stenosis (in plain English!)?

Spinal canal stenosis means the space around your spinal nerves has narrowed. When space gets tight, nerves get irritated, which can cause:

• Aching or sharp pain in the back/buttock that can run into the leg

• Pins and needles, tingling, burning, or numbness

• Heavy/tired legs or reduced walking distance (often improves when you sit or lean forward)

  

Common reasons the space narrows:

1. Discs can lose height and bulge
2. Facet joints can thicken/overload
3. The ligamentum flavum (a lining ligament) can buckle into the canal - which takes up space

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Watch the video to find out what symptoms indicate spinal stenosis versus general back pain?

Are you trying to work out whether your pain is general back pain or spinal stenosis?

Below is a guide which I hope helps you understand the difference and what to look for.  It's important to say that you can only diagnose spinal stenosis with an MRI but hope this guide gives you some help of what to look out for. 

Quick refresher: what is spinal stenosis?

Spinal stenosis means the space around your spinal nerves has narrowed. When space gets tight, the nerves get irritated. That irritation shows up most when you’re upright and moving, especially walking. 

Spinal stenosis: the tell-tale symptom pattern

If you’re ticking several of these, stenosis is more likely:

• Leg symptoms with standing/walking: aching, burning, tingling, numbness, heaviness or weakness into the buttock/legs.

• Limited walking distance: you have to stop or sit down after a while because your legs feel heavy o

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Watch the video to find out what symptoms of a herniated disc can IDD Therapy help with? 

Are you dealing with a herniated, slipped or bulging disc and wondering if IDD Therapy can actually help you?

Because I see people everyday in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire with herniated disc symptoms I've written a guide which I hope helps you understand  if IDD therapy might be an option for you - so you know if this could be a good option for you Jump to find a solution to my Herniated disc problem

Quick refresher: why do discs cause so many symptoms?

Think of a disc like a water balloon (or a car tyre). When it loses pressure, it can bulge into the space where your spinal nerves run. Those nerves are incredibly sensitive, so when they’re irritated or compressed you can feel far more than “just back pain.”

Symptoms IDD Therapy is designed to help

IDD therapy was designed to heal herniated (slipped or bulged) symptoms including;

1) Back and leg pain (sciatica-style)

• Sharp, searing...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit us at Harpenden Sports & Spinal. For many, the cause is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) - a condition that happens as the spinal discs naturally wear down with age. If you’ve been told you have degenerative discs or if you’ve been struggling with chronic back pain, you may be wondering what can be done about of if you just have to love with it. 

If you're looking for a solution to finally get active again and do the things you love without being in pain I'm going to help explain a solution to you. If you want to avoid surgery keep reading! 

 Found out more about treatment for Degenerative disc disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Your spinal discs act as cushions between the bones in your spine. Over time, discs can lose hydration and height, making them less flexible. This is known as Degenerative Disc Disease.

Common symptoms include:

• Chronic lower back pain

• Pain that worsens with sitting, bending, or lift

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Watch the video - 'Are you struggling with a herniated, slipped, or bulging disc and living in the Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire area'?

If so, you’re in the right place.

In this article I'll explain how IDD Therapy (Intervertebral Disc Decompression) works to relieve disc problems, reduce pain, and help you avoid surgery.

 How a Herniated or Bulging Disc Causes Pain

Think of a spinal disc like a water balloon or even a car tyre. When it’s full and healthy, it stays firm and in place. But if it loses pressure, it can bulge outward, pressing on sensitive nerves in your spine.

When these nerves are compressed, you may experience:

• Intense back or leg pain

• Numbness or tingling

• Pins and needles

• Burning sensations

• Loss of strength or power

This can be debilitating, and many patients feel trapped between ongoing pain and the prospect of surgery. Find out more how we treat Herniated or Bulging Discs

What Is IDD Therapy?

IDD Therapy stands for Interverte...

Watch the video to understand what is the best non-surgical treatment for spinal stenosis? 

Are you weighing up the best non-surgical treatment for spinal canal stenosis and you live in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire? You’re in the right place. I've written the guide below to help you understand what your treatment options for Stenosis are to help you understand your best options. 

What is spinal stenosis (in plain English)?

Spinal canal stenosis means the space around the spinal nerves has narrowed. When space gets tight, nerves get irritated. Typical signs include:

• Aching or sharp back/buttock pain that can run into the leg

• Tingling, pins & needles, burning or numbness

• Heavy/tired legs and reduced walking distance (often easier when you sit or lean forward) You may have noticed you're leaning forward more to relieve pressure and pain. 

  More information on treatment for Stenosis

   

  

Diagnosis Spinal Stenosis

Before considering treatment options we need to be cle...

A herniated or ‘slipped disc’ is one of the most painful kinds of back pain affecting people’s lives. Ben came to see us in the clinic recently with this type of problem and with the correct diagnosis and treatment we were able to help him recover from his 1-year debilitating pain and get his life back on track. Here is Ben’s story…..

Ben’s problem:

Ben was working in the car industry and regularly had to lift heavy equipment. One particular day he recalled a very sharp pain which two days later caused a debilitating pain in his leg. Struggling to work or even sleep he contacted his GP who gave him strong medication. After struggling for many months and and using the services of Physiotherapist and Osteopath he was still in a great pain. Ben recalls;

‘The pain in my back and leg was so intense at times I had to lay down a lot. It was affecting my work and mood. I was starting to feel very depressed with no solution.’

Ben was able to get a MRI on the NHS and this revealed he had...