Spinal Stenosis
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CONSULT A SPECIALISTSpinal Stenosis
Understanding Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. It commonly affects the cervical and lumbar spine and is usually associated with aging and degenerative spinal changes.
Introduction
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. It commonly affects the cervical and lumbar spine and is usually associated with aging and degenerative spinal changes.
Common Symptoms
- Back or neck pain
- Numbness or tingling in limbs
- Weakness while walking or standing
- Balance difficulties and muscle cramps
- Pain improving with rest or bending forward
Treatment Options
- Pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications
- Physiotherapy and mobility exercises
- Lifestyle modifications and weight control
- Epidural steroid injections
- Surgical decompression for severe stenosis
Recovery & Outlook
Early treatment improves mobility and symptom control. Surgical treatment often provides significant relief in severe nerve compression cases.