Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about spinal stenosis:

1. What exactly happens to my body during spinal stenosis?
   
   
2. What symptoms of spinal stenosis might I experience?
   
   
3. Are some symptoms more serious for me than others?
   
   
4. What tests might I need, and what do they involve?
   
   
5. What is the difference between primary spinal stenosis and acquired spinal stenosis? Which form do I have?
   
   
6. What is the expected course of my condition? 
   
   
7. What are my treatment options, and how do their risks and benefits compare?
   
   
8. Could I need surgery if conservative approaches fail?
   
   
9. Are there ways I can prevent the damage associated with spinal stenosis?
   
   
10. Are there any exercises I can or other measures I can take do to prevent spinal stenosis?