@phxbarb
I have cervical and lumbar stenosis, degenerative disc disease, myelopathy and neurogenic claudication. I have had cervical and lumbar decompression and fusion surgeries. In my experience, I have not received much help from physical therapy. I can get better information on the internet and exercise videos. My challenge is making sure to do them consistently.

Many physical therapists don’t seem to focus on your need to get stronger and avoid injury so you can do daily tasks more safely and successfully. After I had lumbar surgery and was getting PT, they kept focusing on my cervical myelopathy weakness in arms/hands/hips/legs rather than helping me stretch and strengthen my lower back and core. My PT actually cancelled my therapy until I met with my surgeon about my cervical spine (I have a herniated disc at c6-c7 and need another surgery next month). Why he couldn’t keep helping me with my lower back is puzzling to me.