Spinal stenosis is a condition where narrowing of the space between the spinal cord puts more pressure on the associated nerves traveling through the spinal vertebra, especially neck and lower back.
Causes
- Spinal injuries due to trauma or accidents
- Bone overgrowth
- Wear & tear due to osteoarthritis
- Herniated disc
- Stiffening and thickening of the ligaments that help in keeping vertebrae together
- Spinal tumors
Symptoms
Cervical spinal stenosis
- Neck pain
- Balance issues
- Difficulty in walking
- Numbness or tingling in arms and legs
- Weakness
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction in severe cases
Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Numbness or tingling in legs and foot
- Weakness in legs and foot
- Back pain
- Cramp or pain in one or both legs while walking or standing for a prolonged duration
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