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Is acupuncture successful in pain relief from lumbar spinal stenosis
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 28 12:06pm | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
I have severe spinal stenosis and cannot do surgery so the best thing I can do for it is stretching that lumbar out by bringing my knees up to my chest . That will work for a while I haven’t tried acupuncture but I think I might try it. Someone told me Medicare will pay now but I haven’t checked about that part I will be interesting in knowing if it helps you
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Surgery can remove arthritic growth inside vertebra and this can give the nerve bundles more room. Surgery is never without its risks. Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, usually caused by bone growth inside the canal (arthritis).
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@jfsherley Medicare advantage plans probably pay, but Original Medicare does not. I have supplemental insurance, that will pay if Medicare denies claims. I’m working through this right now. Crossing my fingers or all goes well for that submittal.
The best of luck to you. I’m thinking if stretching works , the acupuncture would help loosening muscles and that area. I had muscle spasms - we think from breast surgery - and I no longer have spasms. 💪🏼