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Exercises for Two Types of Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Spinal Stenosis Exercises

These exercises improve strength and flexibility in the neck and upper back. These are the areas affected by cervical spinal stenosis. They can also help improve spine alignment.

Standing shoulder crunches

This exercise can be done in your room or office, but you need a corner to do it correctly.

Follow these instructions [6] to do this exercise:

  • Stand in front of the corner of a room.
  • Put your hands on the adjacent walls at the corner.
  • Pull your shoulder blades together and lean toward the corner.
  • Push against the wall until you’re standing upright again.
  • Repeat all the steps.
  • Do 10 repetitions for three sets.