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There are two ways to treat spinal stenosis, through surgery or non-surgical treatment. Your grandmother's doctor will likely want to try the non-surgical techniques first. They can include back bracing; epidural steroids (medication injected directly into the spinal cord); medications such as analgesics (pain medications), anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants; spinal manipulation; and weight loss, if necessary.
If she doesn't get relief from these treatments, her doctor may consider surgery, depending on your grandmother's overall health and her wishes.
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