Hello, my name is James Noake, and I'm a chartered physiotherapist based in Manchester.
I have 22 years of clinical experience and I've treated well over 2,430 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
Throughout my career I've seen every stage of this condition…
From the early days when it's just a bit of stiffness in the morning…
To the point where your legs go numb after a few minutes of standing…
To the moment you realise you can't make it round the supermarket without gripping the trolley just to stay upright.
I've seen it all.
From mild morning stiffness… To burning nerve pain down both legs…
To…