Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The term "lumbar spinal stenosis" details when the spinal nerve roots in the lower back are "choked" or "compressed" as a result of degenerative changes that occur with aging. Spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine may prompt leg pain (sciatica), leg pain while walking (claudication), numbness and tingling in the leg, and lower back pain. While non-surgical treatments like exercise and pain medications are typically first prescribed for lumbar spinal stenosis, surgery may be required if these treatments do not provide effective pain relief. Learn more about lumbar spinal stenosis, including symptoms, causes and treatments, in the following resources.

Most Popular Content

  • Sciatica Causes

    Common conditions that can cause sciatica, or pain along the sciatic nerve include lumbar herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, piriformis syndrom...

  • Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

    This interactive video provides a step-by-step overview of a laminectomy.

  • Spinal Stenosis Treatment

    Depending on the specific symptoms of spinal stenosis, non-surgical spinal stenosis treatments like exercise, NSAIDS and activity modification can often alleviate pain.

  • Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Spinal stenosis symptoms generally include leg pain (sciatica) with lower back pain, leg numbness and tingling, and some limitations in walking.

  • Definitive Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

    Lumbar stenosis occurs when spinal nerve roots in the lower back are compressed. Lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms often including sciatica and/or leg pain while walking.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Complete Listing