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Spinal stenosis — the narrowing of the spinal canal — compresses nerves and causes pain, numbness, and weakness that can severely limit walking and daily activity. SOT chiropractic care decompresses the spine and restores function.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that puts pressure on the nerves traveling through it. It most commonly occurs in the lumbar spine (causing leg pain with walking) and cervical spine (causing arm weakness and balance problems). Causes include osteoarthritis, disc bulging, thickened ligaments, and bone spurs. The condition progresses gradually and worsens with prolonged standing or walking, typically relieving with sitting or forward bending.
SOT chiropractic care for spinal stenosis focuses on reducing mechanical loading on the spinal canal through precise pelvic and spinal correction. Dr. Foss uses gentle category-based SOT protocols that decompress the lumbar segments without forced manipulation. By correcting sacropelvic mechanics, axial loading through the degenerative segments is reduced and neurological function improves. Many patients with moderate stenosis experience significant relief in walking distance and daily comfort. Advanced regenerative therapies further reduce inflammation within the stenotic levels.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord (cervical stenosis) or nerve roots (lumbar stenosis), typically from disc degeneration, ligament thickening, facet hypertrophy, and bony osteophyte formation. It most commonly affects adults over 50 and produces walking-related leg symptoms (lumbar) or arm/hand symptoms (cervical).
Chiropractic doesn't reverse stenotic anatomy but can substantially reduce pain, improve walking tolerance, and slow functional decline. SOT addresses the secondary biomechanical patterns that worsen stenotic symptoms — particularly the lumbar lordosis pattern. SoftWave and Class IV laser settle nerve root inflammation. Most patients avoid or delay surgery with consistent conservative care.
Most patients see meaningful improvement in walking tolerance and pain within 12–20 visits over 8–12 weeks. Ongoing maintenance care helps maintain function long-term. Cases with progressive neurological deficit warrant surgical consultation.
Yes, with appropriate technique. SOT uses gentle, non-rotational adjustments well-suited to stenotic spines. Dr. Foss screens for red flags (saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder changes, progressive weakness) warranting surgical referral and avoids any manipulation that could aggravate the stenotic segment.
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