Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Nevada
Non-surgical spinal stenosis care in Nevada, MO. Chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression relieve nerve pressure from a narrowed spinal canal.
Chiropractic care for spinal stenosis
Get to the root of your spinal stenosis
Also known as: Lumbar Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis, Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
If walking or standing brings on aching, numbness, or heaviness in your legs that eases when you sit or lean forward, spinal stenosis may be the cause. At ProKinetic in Nevada, Dr. Grant Hartman uses gentle chiropractic care and spinal decompression to relieve pressure on the nerves and help you move and stand comfortably again — without surgery as the first step.
Symptoms of spinal stenosis
- ✓Leg pain, numbness, or heaviness that worsens with walking or standing
- ✓Relief when sitting down or leaning forward (a shopping-cart posture)
- ✓Low back or neck stiffness, especially with extension
- ✓Weakness in the legs or a sense of instability when walking
- ✓Symptoms that build gradually over months or years
Common causes
- Age-related disc degeneration and loss of disc height
- Thickened spinal ligaments narrowing the canal
- Bone spurs (osteoarthritis) encroaching on nerve space
- Degenerative changes in the facet joints
- Less commonly, a congenitally narrow spinal canal
Our approach
How we treat spinal stenosis
- Step 1
Thorough exam
We review your history and perform orthopedic and neurological testing to confirm the pattern of stenosis and check whether you're a good candidate for conservative care.
- Step 2
A clear, time-bound plan
You get a plain-English explanation of what we found and a specific plan — and an honest referral if your case needs surgical evaluation.
- Step 3
Decompression, adjustments & rehab
Gentle chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, and core-strengthening exercise work together to relieve nerve pressure and support the spine.
The basics
Understanding spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can put pressure on the nerves traveling through it. It commonly develops gradually from age-related changes — thickened ligaments, bone spurs, and disc degeneration — and most often affects the lower back and neck. Because it develops slowly, many people adapt to and downplay their symptoms for years before seeking care.
Conservative care focuses on relieving nerve pressure and improving the mechanics around the narrowed segment. Chiropractic adjustments restore motion to the surrounding joints, and spinal decompression gently creates space within the spine to reduce nerve irritation — both without drugs or surgery. When conservative care isn't enough, we're upfront about it and help coordinate the next step.
What to expect at your first visit
Your first appointment takes about 30 minutes. Dr. Grant Hartman listens to your history, performs a thorough orthopedic and neurological exam, and explains what he found in plain English — along with a specific, time-bound plan.
Why Nevada-area patients choose ProKinetic
Patients from Nevada, Fort Scott, Lamar, Butler, and El Dorado Springs choose ProKinetic because we’re honest about what conservative care can and can’t do. Dr. Grant Hartman combines gentle chiropractic adjustments with spinal decompression to relieve nerve pressure and keep you moving.
Ready to get started? Our New Patient Special makes your first visit easy, and you can book an appointment online in under a minute.
Treatment options
Services we use to relieve spinal stenosis
Chiropractic Care
Gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments in Nevada, MO that restore motion to restricted joints in the neck, spine, and extremities to relieve pain at the source.
Learn more →Spinal Decompression
Computer-controlled, non-surgical spinal distraction in Nevada increases disc space to relieve herniated discs, sciatica, neuropathy, and neck and back pain — drug-free.
Learn more →Related conditions
Other conditions we treat in Nevada
Can chiropractic care help spinal stenosis?+
Yes, for many patients. Gentle adjustments and spinal decompression can relieve pressure on the affected nerves and improve mobility. We screen every patient carefully and refer out when surgery is the more appropriate path.
Is spinal decompression safe for spinal stenosis?+
For most patients, yes. Your candidacy exam checks for the small number of contraindications before we begin any decompression plan.
Do I need surgery for spinal stenosis?+
Not always. Many patients improve with conservative care first. We're honest with you if your exam findings suggest surgical evaluation is the better next step.
What does spinal stenosis pain feel like?+
Most people describe aching, numbness, or heaviness in the legs that gets worse with walking or standing and eases when sitting or leaning forward.