Spinal Stenosis Thoracic

Definition:
Abnormal narrowing of the thoracic spinal canal, often with compression of the spinal cord.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the mid back
  • Radiating pain in the upper or lower extremity
  • Numbness in the upper or lower extremity
  • Loss of motor control in the upper or lower extremity
  • Standing discomfort
  • Weakness
  • Bilateral symptoms
  • Discomfort above and below knee
  • "Shopping cart sign"- need to grab a shopping cart when going into a store in order to hold onto the cart and bend over relieving the pain in the legs.
Causes
  • Age related degeneration
  • Arthritis
  • Heredity
  • Instability of the spine
  • Trauma to the spine
  • Tumor
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
  • Pain relief posture education
  • Posture program
Spinal Stenosis Thoracic Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Wall Push
  • Wall Slides
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Thoracic Extension

Spinal Stenosis Thoracic Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior