Spinal stenosis is narrowing around the spinal nerves that causes pain with standing or walking. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats spinal stenosis with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. Decompression is $65 per session. Decompression and laser therapy are cash only and are not covered by insurance. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in the spine where the nerves travel. When the space gets too narrow, it presses on the nerves and causes pain.
It usually develops over years as the spine changes with age. The narrowing can come from thickened ligaments, bone spurs, or a bulging disc. It is most common in the lower back and the neck.
Spinal stenosis is often confused with a herniated disc. A herniated disc is a specific disc pushing out. Stenosis is a general narrowing from several causes. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
The pattern is pain, cramping or numbness in the legs with standing or walking that eases when you sit or lean forward. Many people find they can walk longer while leaning forward, like on a shopping cart.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat spinal stenosis by creating more space for the nerves and easing the inflammation around them. The services below are the ones we most often use.
Spinal stenosis is usually a long-term condition that develops over years. Care aims to ease the symptoms and keep you moving. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Spinal stenosis often involves nerve pressure, so the $49 new patient decompression visit is the usual starting point. The $49 new patient decompression visit includes a new patient consultation, a comprehensive examination, one chiropractic adjustment and one spinal decompression treatment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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Decompression aims to create more space for the nerves by gently separating the vertebrae. Whether it fits your case depends on the cause and location of the narrowing. The examination shows whether your case fits, and we tell you plainly.
It is more common with age, but not everyone gets it. It comes from specific changes like thickened ligaments or bone spurs. The examination and imaging show what is narrowing the space.
We cannot promise surgery will be avoided. Many people with stenosis do well with non-surgical care, but results vary. Whether you need surgery is a decision for you and your surgeon. We give you an honest read first.
Leaning forward opens the space around the nerves a little, which is why walking while leaning on a cart often eases the pain. Care aims to create more of that space over time.
Walking is usually good for you, and leaning forward can help you go longer. We give you specific guidance on movement based on your examination.
Go to the emergency room if you lose bowel or bladder control, have numbness in the groin, or severe leg weakness. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
