Spinal stenosis · Flexion-based relief
Spinal Stenosis Exercises: A Printable Home Program
For low back and leg symptoms from lumbar spinal stenosis that ease when you bend forward: gentle forward-bending stretches, core and hip strengthening, and cycling for endurance.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 8 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Pelvic Tilt
- 2.Single Knee to Chest
- 3.Double Knee to Chest
- 4.Child's Pose
- 5.Lower Trunk Rotation
- 6.Abdominal Bracing
- 7.Bridge
- 8.Stationary Bike
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Link to this program from your website
Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:
<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/spinal-stenosis">Spinal Stenosis Exercises: A Printable Home Program</a>