Rec Center Physical Therapy

Aches or Pains limiting your daily activities in life?

Physical Therapists have the most specialized education to improve quality of life without surgery or prescription drugs.

Consider our expert care at Rec Center Physical Therapy as your first line of defense to address any limitations you may be experiencing.

Your First Visit

• Allow at least 1 hour for the first visit
• Child care available
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Bring insurance card and doctor's referral/order if applicable
• All patients under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
• Front row parking is available for our patients (next to handicapped parking)
• Bring or wear comfortable clothing to allow accessible treatment for your evaluation. (clinic may also provide you with clothing)

Stenosis

Definition

Stenosis involves narrowing either in the spinal canal, called central stenosis, or in the foramina/nerve root canal (where the nerve travels through the spine), called foraminal/lateral stenosis. This usually leads to spinal cord or nerve root compression.

Mechanism of Injury

Age-related, degenerative process of the spine.

Symptoms

Low back pain, numbness/tingling into the lower extremity, and lower extremity weakness.

Symptoms become aggravated with prolonged walking or with spinal extension and are alleviated with sitting or lying down.

Physical Therapy Intervention

Rec Center Physical Therapy can be the first line of defense for those suffering from stenosis by offering treatments such as education regarding posture and how to modify activities to manage symptoms, exercises to address areas of tightness or weakness, and spinal stabilization to improve core control.