Core stabilisation exercises vs decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis

1. Lumbar stenosis - Link to physiopedia page on Lumbar stenosis

  • Definition
  • Severities
  • Affects on patients and health service
  • Symptoms
  • Epidemiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Relationship to LBP and reduced ADLS?


2. Core stabilisation exercise:

  • Define
  • Theory and relevant anatomy
  • Current research and how it affects stenosis symptoms
  • Types of core stability exercises
  • Advised prescription

3. Lumbar decompression

  • Define
  • Theory
  • Criteria
  • Costs
  • Risks
  • Evidence

4. Compile research together


5. Conclusion