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lumBar StEnOSiS

common cause of low back
and leg pain is Lumbar Ste-
a nosis, a type of Spinal Ste-
nosis. Spinal stenosis is a the nar-
rowing of the spaces in the spine
causing pressure on the spinal cord
DR NILESH SONI and nerves.
As you age, your spine changes
DYNAMIC PHYSICAL
THERAPY SERVICES which often lead to wear and tear
of the bones, discs, muscles and liga-
43-43 Kissena Blvd., Suite 110 ments that make up the spine. These
Flushing, NY 11355 changes may cause Lumbar Stenosis.

About Dr Nilesh Soni Within the bones that make up

Dr Nilesh Soni has been a clinician the spine, also called verte-
for the past 30 years and is one of brae, there is a canal (or tube)
the leading industry experts in the
field of Physical Therapy in New where the spinal cord is locat-
York. Dr Soni founded Dynamic ed. Between the many bones
Physical Therapy Services in 2003. of the spine, there are open- Normal Spine
His credentials include Doctorate
of Physical Therapy from MGH ings where bundles of nerves
Institute Of Health Sciences, Mas- exit to reach other parts of the
ters in Physical Therapy from New body.
York University, another Masters in
Physical Therapy from Universi- The spinal cord and nerves carry
ty of Bombay, India , and he is a messages between the brain and the
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical body.
Specialist by the American Physical
Therapy Association. What cauSES lumBar
Dr Soni has mentored hundreds StEnOSiS?
of Physical Therapists and has Lumbar stenosis can occur when
conducted over 1000 lectures to there is a narrowing of the spaces
educate community dwelling old- where the nerves travel through the
er adults. At Dynamic Physical spinal column or between the bones
Therapy, Dr Soni has implement- of the spine. Spinal Stenosis pic1 Spinal Stenosis :pic2
Degenerative changes, or “wear
ed innovative programs such as and tear,” can cause shrinking of the
the Neck Spine Rehabilitation height of the bones in the spine. This strength and tingling or numbness in
Program and hands-on treatment can narrow the spinal canal and the the legs may occur. Individuals over hOW iS Dynamic
protocols focused on myofascial canals from where the nerve roots age 50 are more at risk for develop- PhySical thEraPy
release procedures for pain man- exit. ing spinal stenosis. DiFFErEnt?
agement. Outside of his work, Dr This compression and narrow-
Soni enjoys playing various sports, ing can place greater pressure on the hOW PhySical thEraPy We have experienced staff who
travelling and photography. sensitive nerves, resulting in back can hElP? have specialized in spine care and
pain, pelvic pain, leg pain, and pos- can treat you with targeted manual
sibly loss of strength. Physical Therapy treatment techniques to resolve pain and dys-
You can contact at : is aimed at improving posture, re- function arising from Lumbar Steno-
718 395 2393 What haPPEnS in storing spinal alignment, stretching sis. Additionally, we have advanced

or email at: lumBar StEnOSiS? tight structures and learning healthy diagnostic techniques such as the
EMG (Electromyography) and NCS
ways of moving. Physical Therapy
[email protected] Symptoms of lumbar stenosis has been proven very effective in (Nerve conduction studies) which
or visit website at: often become worse with stand- eliminating pain related to Lumbar are geared toward identifying the
www.dynamics.com ing or walking. Complaints of leg Stenosis without overuse of harmful scope and severity of your problem
opioids and other invasive proce-
burning or cramping are common.
and helping you back to active life-
With more severe symptoms, loss of dures. style in no time.
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