Lumbar Flexion Exercises
Spinal stenosisis a degenerative condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal.
This is because extensions reduce the space betweenvertebrae, compressing nerves, while flexions do the opposite.
Knees-to-Chest Stretch
One of the easiest ways to relieve pain from spine compression is with theknees-to-chest stretch.
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As such, it can be considered both a flexion and core strengthening exercise.
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To do the standing toe touch.
Core Strengthening Exercises
Core strengthening exercises helpstabilize your core.
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you’re gonna wanna strengthen all of these muscles to support the lumbar spine.
Core strengthening exercises help spinal stenosis specifically by improving spinal alignment and posture.
Planks
Planks are essential core exercises.
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There are many different ways to do bridges.
This nudges them away from your spinal canal, reducing pressure on spinal nerves.
But it doesn’t do so on its own.
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General conditioning can help ease pain and the loss of spinal mobility brought on by spinal stenosis.
Aerobic exercises are especially useful because they are sustained rather than limited to short bursts.
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