Spinal Stenosis Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
Spinal stenosis can cause back or leg pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty walking or staying active. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized physical therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, walking tolerance, and daily function.
Treatment may include mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, balance and gait training, conditioning, and activity strategies based on your symptoms, functional needs, and goals. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
Spinal stenosis occurs when narrowing around the spinal canal or nerve passageways can place pressure on nearby structures. Symptoms may include back pain, leg discomfort, numbness, weakness, or difficulty walking.
Evaluation
Evaluation considers spinal and lower-extremity mobility, strength, gait, balance, walking tolerance, and functional limitations.
Treatment
Treatment may include strengthening, mobility exercises, balance and gait training, conditioning, and strategies for improving activity tolerance.
FAQ
What are symptoms of spinal stenosis?
Symptoms may include back or leg discomfort, numbness, weakness, and reduced walking tolerance.
Can physical therapy help spinal stenosis?
Therapy can help improve strength, mobility, walking capacity, and function.
Does spinal stenosis affect walking?
It can reduce walking tolerance in some patients.
Does spinal stenosis always require surgery?
No. Conservative treatment may be appropriate for many patients.