Physical therapy versus surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares physical therapy to surgery to help relieve symptoms from narrowing in the lower spine. It looks at which treatment works best for walking discomfort caused by spinal stenosis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your leg symptoms happen when walking and improve with spine bending (flexing).
- Your MRI scan shows narrowing (stenosis) in 1–2 levels of your lower spine.
- Your symptoms have lasted more than 6 months.
- You and your doctor consider you a good candidate for surgery.
- You are able to take part in physical exercise for the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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