Ross A. Hauser, MD., Danielle R. Steilen-Matias, MMS, PA-C. In this article, we will examine the challenges and findings of researchers looking for the optimal treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. If you are like many people that we see at our clinic, you have had recurring and chronic back pain for some time. Sometimes this back pain flares up and becomes almost intolerable for you. You may have been self-medicating with over-the-counter medications and anti-inflammatories, you may have even gone online for yoga or back stretching exercises to help you. But now the pain is worse and it is now …