Spinal Stenosis Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Exams and Tests
Reviewed By Kevin B. Freedman, MD
Definition
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spinal canal, which causes compression of the nerve roots.
Symptoms
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Encyclopedia: Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This is usually due to the natural process of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis, or a tumour. Spinal stenosis may affect the cervical spine, the lumbar spine or both. Lumbar spinal stenosis results in low back pain as well...
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Spinal Stenosis?
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis? And if so, has anyone...
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis? And if so, has anyone...
It is a narrowing of the spinal canal where the spinal cord and nerves run. Compression of the nerves caused by spinal stenosis can lead not only to...
Asked by snowman68 - 15 months ago
where can I find a chat group for spinal stenosis?
I have tried to google this but I am looking for a group that someone...
I have tried to google this but I am looking for a group that someone...
Try this site, they have information, blogs, and a message board/chat area regarding spine health, including specific sections for spinal stenosis. http://www.spine-health.com/blog Though, while others can share information, and their experiences, without...
Asked by Kimberly S - 4 months ago
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