Most commonly occurring in the lower back, spinal stenosis can put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through your cervical and lumbar spine affecting your arms and legs. Respectively, this may cause extreme pain in some patients and little to none in others.
Spinal stenosis in the cervical area can have devastating effects on a patient quality of life and affects the spinal cord as well as the nerves. Spinal stenosis is mostly caused by the wear and tear caused by osteoarthritis.
Cervical Symptoms
- Neck and/or nerve root pain
- Muscle weakness in leg, foot arm or hands
- Balance difficulty
- Problems with bladder and/or bowel function
Lumbar Symptoms
- Lower back pain
- Leg pain when standing
- Balance difficulty
- Lower back stenosis causes pain and cramping in your legs when standing and walking
- Relief is experienced only when sitting, lying down, or bending forward
How we Treat Spinal Stenosis
How we can help
Depending on the location and severity of the stenosis, treatment options will vary. Various pain control methods can be prescribed which will require an appointment with one of our specialists. Other treatments include:
Treatments
To discuss your options, or if you need an additional diagnosis, please call and make an appointment with us today.
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