TAGMED Clinic Montreal / Mount Royal
Foraminal stenosis treatment in Montreal
Connecting the terms in your imaging report with your symptoms and the options to discuss during a consultation.
Does your report mention foraminal stenosis, and are you trying to understand the next step? Your first consultation helps put this term into context: the region affected, the side of your symptoms, changes over time and your daily abilities.
- 1140, avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
- Consultation, preparation of your records and discussion of suitable options.
Your clinic
Consulting in Montreal / Mont-Royal
Clinique TAGMED Montreal welcomes patients in Mont-Royal, at 1140, avenue Beaumont. This page helps you prepare for a consultation at this location and choose the Montreal booking system directly. Appointments at this clinic are available on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address and hours
1140, avenue Beaumont
Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
Booking and information
For Montreal / Mont-Royal, book through Medexa. Check the location and selected time slot before confirming your appointment.
Understanding your concerns
The foramen is a passageway for the nerve
Foraminal stenosis means a narrowing of the opening through which a nerve root exits the spine. Depending on the region affected, pain or numbness may extend into an arm or a leg. The level stated in the report should be compared with your symptoms and examination findings.
Region and side
Neck or lower back, right, left or both sides.
Symptom pattern
Pain, tingling or functional difficulty in a limb.
Changes over time
Stability, fluctuations and any new weakness.
Preparing a useful question
Identify the level, side and terms used in your report, without trying to determine treatment on your own. Bring older reports as well if the question concerns changes over time.
A visit in your area
Cervical or lumbar stenosis: preparing your records for Mont-Royal
For Montreal, identify during your preparation whether the problem mainly affects your arm or your leg. A neck report and a lower-back report do not address the same questions. Gather useful documents rather than focusing only on the last sentence of the report; your Medexa appointment is for the clinic at 1140, avenue Beaumont.
Before selecting a Medexa time slot, check the Montreal address and hours. If you are travelling from another part of the island, plan your route from your starting point rather than relying on an approximate travel time. Describe any positions or travel that cause problems so you can prepare for a visit suited to your situation.
First consultation
Preparing clear, useful records
Clear records make discussion easier. You do not need to write a lengthy history: the main milestones, available documents and a few priority questions provide a useful starting point.
- Available imaging reports and their dates.
- A list of treatments you have tried, including benefits and difficulties.
- Relevant medical history, previous procedures and current treatments.
- The activities you would like to return to, along with travel or scheduling constraints.
If you have not had imaging, do not delay asking for information for that reason alone. Whether an examination is needed depends on your situation; booking an appointment does not constitute a prescription for new imaging.
Care options
Where does spinal decompression fit in?
Clinique TAGMED offers spinal decompression among its services. The consultation provides an opportunity to discuss whether it may be appropriate for your situation, the precautions to consider and other care options.
The objectives of any follow-up are based on your symptoms and abilities. The number of sessions, frequency of visits and reassessment criteria cannot be determined from a single term on an MRI report. Benefits and limitations should be explained before you make a decision.
Care may involve complementary approaches or coordination with the professionals already treating you. A technique is not suitable for everyone and does not guarantee that an imaging finding will disappear or that every patient will have the same outcome.
Learn about spinal decompression
Defining an observable outcome
With your care professional, choose one or two useful measures: an activity you can tolerate better, easier travel or less discomfort during the day. Follow-up should allow you to discuss changes and adjust the approach if necessary.
What to expect
From requesting an appointment to follow-up
These steps help organize the consultation and the decisions that follow.
Choose your clinic
Book in the Montreal calendar and check the address.
Explain your situation
Describe your symptoms, provide your documents and outline previous care.
Discuss the options
Clarify the objectives, precautions and questions that remain.
Review your progress
If follow-up is agreed upon, reassess your abilities and response to care.
When should you seek urgent medical assessment?
New difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, loss of sensation in the perineal area, or significant and rapidly worsening leg weakness requires urgent medical assessment. Do not wait for a routine consultation if you experience these signs.
Continue reading
Useful guides for your situation
These resources help you prepare for your consultation and complement the page for your chosen clinic.
Preparing for your Montreal consultation
Would you like to discuss your symptoms and the difficulties that concern you? Choose the clinic that suits your travel needs and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — foraminal stenosis in Montreal
Are foraminal stenosis and spinal canal stenosis the same?
No. “Foraminal” refers to where a nerve root exits. Central stenosis affects the spinal canal. Both can be present together; bringing the complete report is useful.
What does a level such as C5-C6 or L4-L5 mean?
It identifies the region described on imaging. Its interpretation depends on the side affected, the symptom pattern and clinical findings, among other factors, rather than the level number alone.
Does a consultation commit me to decompression treatment?
No. Booking an appointment first provides an opportunity to discuss your records and the options. The word “stenosis” does not, by itself, determine whether a treatment is indicated.
Where does the Montreal consultation take place?
1140, avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
How do I book an appointment at this clinic?
For Montreal / Mont-Royal, book through Medexa. Check the location and selected time slot before confirming your appointment. You can also request information at 1 877 672-9060.
References
Resources for understanding symptoms and the care process
These references describe the conditions and general assessment principles. They do not establish that a particular treatment is suitable for your situation.
Resources consulted on October 21, 2026.
Sylvain Desforges, doctor of osteopathy
TAGMED Clinic Montreal / Mount Royal
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