What to do if you have an acute attack of spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is categorized into cervical spinal stenosis, thoracic spinal stenosis, and lumbar spinal stenosis. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions in the acute stage with medication, physical therapy, and surgery if necessary. Because cervical spinal stenosis, thoracic spinal stenosis, lumbar spinal stenosis will cause irritation and compression of local nerves and blood vessels, which will cause patients to experience pain, limited movement and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, patients with pain during the acute attack period can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, celecoxib, etc. as prescribed by the doctor. Some patients in the acute phase can also be treated with muscle relaxants such as chlorzoxazone and eteplirisone as prescribed by the doctor, which helps to improve local muscle tension. Methylcobalamin, ghrelin, cerebral protein hydrolysate, nerve growth factor and other nutritive neurological drugs can also be applied under the guidance of doctors. In addition to medication, some patients can also seek medical treatment for physical therapy, such as electrotherapy, heat therapy, massage, etc., which can help promote local blood circulation and reduce inflammation and edema. For those with serious conditions, surgery is feasible when necessary. It is recommended that patients in the acute stage follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not use drugs indiscriminately. Daily attention to bed rest, the reasonable use of crutches, wearing a tight waist corset, etc., should also pay attention to maintain a reasonable weight, regular medical review.