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28 - The Spine Whisperer: Expert Tips to Beat Spinal Stenosis Pain with Dr. Omar Henriquez
In this episode of The Med-Legal Greenroom podcast, host Sam Frentzas interviews Dr. Omar Henriquez, founder of Family Spine & Pain Care Institute, about spinal stenosis.
Dr. Henriquez explains how to distinguish spinal stenosis from normal aging-related back pain, noting that stenosis typically causes leg pain worsened by walking. He outlines treatment options, including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and physical therapy, emphasizing that surgery isn't always necessary. He also cautions against overreliance on NSAIDs due to potential side effects, encouraging patients…
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