Walking and breaks
Note the usual duration or distance before discomfort, without pushing beyond your tolerance.
TAGMED CLINIC · MONTREAL
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Montreal.
Walking becomes more difficult.
Understand what reduces your independence.
For lumbar spinal stenosis in Montreal, prepare for a Mont-Royal consultation focused on walking, standing and leg symptoms.
1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Your situation comes first.Assessment · options · follow-up
A care journey that begins with you.
Individualized assessment Options explained Functional goals01 / UNDERSTAND
Walking ability is an essential reference point.
Lumbar spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spaces in the lumbar canal. Symptoms may appear or increase while walking or standing and vary with position.
The effect of position
Specify what happens while standing, sitting or changing position.
Independence
Shopping, outings and getting around: identify an activity you wish to regain.
Useful distinctions
Not all walking difficulty is due to lumbar stenosis. Circulation, joints and other causes may need assessment. Imaging alone does not determine the need for treatment.
YOUR CONSULTATION IN MONTREAL
A useful resource for Montreal / Mont-Royal.
To organize your visit to 1140 avenue Beaumont, consider your usual walking ability and necessary breaks. Bring a simple distance or duration reference point and any lumbar reports already available.
An approach based on your clinical profile
02 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
Spinal decompression: a discussion based on your clinical profile.
The choice of care begins with your history, current signs and symptoms, and goals. A condition mentioned in a report does not dictate a treatment method.
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Clarify your situation
Record your usual time or distance before discomfort begins, without pushing beyond your tolerance. Existing examination results and previous care add to the discussion.
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Discuss options and precautions
Non-surgical spinal decompression, adapted exercise, targeted osteopathic care or medical referral: relevant options are explained according to your situation and the limitations of each.
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Track specific changes
Compare walking and independence, then reassess tolerance and neurological signs. Medical advice may be necessary depending on the course.
Suitability, limitations and other options
Suitability is determined on a case-by-case basis. Non-surgical spinal decompression does not replace a medical assessment and does not guarantee lasting widening of a narrowed lumbar canal. Spinal decompression uses motorized traction; results vary and no individual benefit can be guaranteed. NICE advises against traction for low back pain with or without sciatica. This recommendation, the uncertainties and the alternatives must be explained. Read the NICE guidelines.
03 / PREPARE FOR MY VISIT
Your first visit,
with a clearer mind.
A few details are enough to make the discussion more precise. Check what you have prepared, then print your checklist if you wish.
Sylvain Desforges
docteur en ostéopathie
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My preparation checklist
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TAGMED Clinic · 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal · 1 (877) 672-9060
Guide: https://www.cliniquetagmed.com/en/traitement-stenose-spinale-montreal/
YOUR CLINIC
Montreal.
Mont-Royal.
1140 avenue BeaumontMont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5 Get directions
Tuesday and Thursday9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment
According to portal availability
According to portal availability
Serving patients in the Montreal area, including Outremont and Côte-des-Neiges.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your consultation
in Montreal.
Choose your consultation in Montreal / Mont-Royal through the secure Medexa portal.
Find the right appointment
Book an appointment in Montreal
The portal displays « Le Centre Neurothérapie de Montréal » (Montreal Neurotherapy Centre). For a first consultation:
- Choose « Nouveau patient » (New patient).
- Select « Ostéopathie / Osteopathy ».
- Check that Sylvain Desforges is selected.
Availability is shown directly on Medexa.
Fees and insurance
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Reimbursement depends on your insurance policy; services are not covered by RAMQ. View fees.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: before your visit.
Guidance to help you understand the condition and prepare your questions.
Read the TAGMED guideWhere can I seek care for this condition in Montreal?
TAGMED Clinic welcomes you at 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment. Availability and confirmation are provided through Medexa.
Does lumbar stenosis always require surgery?
No. Depending on the situation, non-surgical options may be considered. Significant neurological involvement, worsening or persistent limitations may lead to discussion of specialist advice.
How can progress be tracked beyond pain?
Walking duration, number of breaks and ease of an important activity can serve as reference points. They must be adapted to your starting point and safety.
Could decompression be considered in my situation?
Suitability is determined case by case. Non-surgical spinal decompression does not replace medical assessment and does not guarantee lasting enlargement of a narrowed lumbar canal.
How many sessions should I plan for?
The name of a condition cannot determine the number of sessions. Goals, tolerance and progress should guide the development and reassessment of the plan. Also ask when a change in approach would be needed.
Are consultations reimbursed?
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Check your policy conditions and whether your insurer recognizes the practitioner. Services are not covered by RAMQ.
THE GUIDE TO KEEP
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Montreal.
Your complete guide.
A complete guide to understand the condition, discover our decompression treatment and prepare for your consultation. Read at your own pace or print it.
- The condition explained
- Decompression and follow-up
- Frequently asked questions
- Practical worksheets
THE NEXT STEP BEGINS WITH A DISCUSSION