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Walking further and standing longer is possible with the right approach.
Spinal stenosis can cause back or leg discomfort during standing and walking. Rehabilitation focuses on improving mobility, strength and activity tolerance while helping you manage movements that aggravate your symptoms.
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Common symptoms
- Back or leg pain during prolonged standing or walking
- Symptoms that ease when sitting or bending forward
- Heaviness, tingling or numbness in the legs
- Reduced walking distance over time
- Stiffness in the lower back
Common causes
- Narrowing of the spinal canal due to age-related changes
- Disc bulging reducing available space for nerves
- Thickening of spinal ligaments
- Spondylolisthesis contributing to canal narrowing
- Combination of degenerative factors
How Stance approaches spinal stenosis
We assess your current walking tolerance, strength and movement preferences. Treatment focuses on flexion-based exercises, progressive conditioning and strategies that help you walk further and stand longer with less discomfort.
Relevant services
Pain & Injury Recovery
Assessment-led recovery for musculoskeletal pain, whether it is chronic, recurring or caused by a specific incident. We identify the root cause and build a targeted, progressive recovery plan.
Balance, Mobility & Healthy Ageing
Individualised training for older adults experiencing reduced mobility, weakness or balance concerns. We improve strength, stability and confidence to support independence and help prevent falls.
Frequently asked questions
Does spinal stenosis always get worse?
Not necessarily. Many patients stabilise or improve with appropriate exercise and management. Structured physiotherapy can significantly improve walking tolerance.
Do I need surgery for spinal stenosis?
Surgery is considered when conservative management has not provided adequate relief after a reasonable trial. Many patients manage well without surgery.
Ready to find the root cause?
Our clinical team uses objective testing to build a personalised plan around your specific needs.
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