Lumbar Stenosis Fear...

It probably means exactly like what it says...you don't actually have stenosis but your spinal canal is very slightly narrowed at that point. Another normal abnormality. It may or may not be related to the old surgery but it doesn't sound concerning. Trust me that having spinal stenosis on imaging doesn't mean you will have a functional deficit or pain.

 

Thanks so much MindbodyPT, I know I've been harping on this all day, it's horrible having health anxiety and getting all these tests done as they seem to raise more fear and doubt than anything else. You also see commericals around the clock for meds, malpractice suits for botched surgeries, defective implant devices, and faulty joint replacement... We're constantly bombarded with negative medical messages. Combine that with having pain symptoms, a prior back history and being over 50..and it's the perfect storm for triggering mindbody syndrome...
I trust my physical therapy experiences more than any other modality I've tried. At least, they focus on the body's ability to rehabilitate without dangerous invasive procedures. I only wish there were one in my area like you who fully believes that the mind and body are one unit, inseparable and should be treated as a whole... Thanks so much for your help and support! It's very reassuring...

 

Thanks Click... She uses Tramadol for her knee? God love her, she's got more of a social life than I do..
Seriously, fear and chronic pain are thieves... They take joy, freedom and quality of life. Some days, the caring people on here are my life line... Thanks so much for the reaaurances!