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Spinal Stenosis
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in Livonia & Sterling Heights, MI
Is spinal stenosis making it difficult to walk, stand, or enjoy daily activities? If you’re struggling with chronic back and leg pain that eases when you bend forward, our spine experts at Synergy Health Partners in Livonia and Sterling Heights can help. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments, from gentle conservative care to advanced minimally invasive procedures, to provide lasting relief.
What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal, the space that holds your spinal cord and nerves, narrows. This narrowing, often in the lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis), can put pressure on the nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, typically in the legs and lower back, especially when walking or standing.
You Don't Have to Live with Spinal Stenosis Pain
We Can Help
Imagine walking farther, standing longer, and enjoying life with less pain. Our dedicated team at Synergy Health Partners is committed to helping you achieve just that.
Recognizing the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Common signs that you might be experiencing spinal stenosis include:
- Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs, calves, or buttocks.
- Symptoms that worsen when walking (neurogenic claudication) and improve when sitting or leaning forward.
- Lower back pain, though leg symptoms are often more prominent.
- In severe cases, difficulty with balance or bladder/bowel function (requires urgent attention). At Synergy Health Partners, we conduct a thorough evaluation, including a detailed history, physical examination, and often advanced imaging like MRI, to confirm spinal stenosis and rule out other conditions.
Your Personalized Treatment Plan for Spinal Stenosis
We understand that the thought of spine surgery can be daunting. That’s why at Synergy Health Partners, we prioritize conservative, non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis whenever possible. Our goal is to alleviate your pain and improve your mobility effectively and safely.
Conservative Management First
Physical Therapy
Specific exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, helping to decompress the spine.
Medications
Anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications to manage pain and swelling.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Precisely guided injections to deliver medication near the compressed nerves, reducing inflammation and pain.
Advanced & Minimally Invasive Options (When Needed)
If conservative treatments don’t provide adequate relief, or if symptoms are severe, our experienced spine surgeons may recommend minimally invasive procedures. These can include:
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
Procedures to remove bone or tissue that is pressing on the nerves, performed through small incisions for faster recovery.
Spinal Fusion
Considered only in cases of significant instability, often performed with minimally invasive techniques.
Why Choose Synergy Health Partners for Spinal Stenosis?
Multidisciplinary Team
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, and affiliated physical therapists work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care.
Advanced Techniques
We utilize the latest in diagnostic and treatment technology, from image-guided injections to advanced microsurgical techniques, ensuring you receive the best possible outcomes.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
We listen to your concerns, explain your options clearly, and develop a treatment plan that aligns with your individual needs and goals.
Convenient Access
We proudly serve patients from Livonia, Sterling Heights, Southfield, Port Huron, and across the Metro Detroit area at our easily accessible clinics.
