Murfreesboro Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis: MRI and Exercise

Beyond the Image: Understanding Your Spine Through Clinical Care

You're hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Nothing feels more reassuring than seeing an actual image of your spine and indicating what might be triggering your pain. But here's something that might surprise you: what shows up on your MRI or X-ray often doesn't match what you're actually feeling. A groundbreaking 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis visible on imaging may have no pain, while others with "perfect-looking" spines are in agony. (1) Wild, right? Another new study captured what many patients feel: "it's hard to trust an individual, it's easier to trust an image." (2) We understand that completely. But the reality for many—your chiropractor's hands-on exam, mixed with carefully clarifying your imaging, tells your real story. It's not about dismissing those scans; it's about getting the full picture of what's really happening with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging findings and clinical assessment exam findings to create a complete treatment plan custom-made specifically to you delivered by your chiropractor at Most Chiropractic Clinic.

Murfreesboro CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Reduce Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain

Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively decreasing pain and improving function through flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic components. Importantly, stenosis severity does not affect treatment responsiveness, meaning that even patients with advanced stenosis can get meaningful improvements. This evidence supports exercise as a primary conservative treatment, proposing a non-invasive approach to contain symptoms and enhance mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next chiropractic appointment about the best exercise for you.

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