Stenosis Pain

Definitive Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

As we age, the spine changes, often leading to a degeneration of the vertebrae (bones), discs, muscles, and ligaments (connective tissues). These changes may lead to spinal stenosis. The term “stenosis” comes from the Greek word meaning “choking” and is often the result of degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

Is Spinal Stenosis Causing my Leg Pain?

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:34:24 -0700

Dr. Stephen Hochschuler speaks about Spinal Stenosis. He explains the spinal canal structure, how one can get Spinal Stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Lastly Dr. Hochschuler goes over treatment options, including medications, epidural steroid injections, and spinal surgery.

Leg Pain and Numbness from Spinal Stenosis - Patients' Advice: Part II

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis.

Surgery results vary with choice of surgeon

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Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Many people with lumbar spinal stenosis find that they can successfully manage their condition through an easy self care program. This article presents a range or approaches an individual can take to manage low back pain and sciatica symptoms associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, including exercise and staying active, biomechanical awareness, pain management and nutrition.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Surgery

Ben Parr — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:38 -0800

Once a doctor has made a conclusive diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis, conservative or surgical treatment should be implemented, depending on the severity of the stenosis.

There are several options for conservative (non-invasive) treatment for spinal stenosis include:

Sciatica: surgeon viewpoint

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Based on the studies history and physical exam, this would not be a good patient for a surgical candidate. The MRI scan does not show much in the way of any nerve root pinching from either a disc herniation or stenosis. Although the L5-S1 axial scans are not shown, this scan also does not show any nerve root pinching. He actually has quite a patent canal. Also his pain is both when sitting and standing, and stenotic pain is usually just with prolonged standing or walking. Lastly, the epidurals helped a bit, but not dramatically.

Spinal Stenosis: Doctor Responses to Patient Questions

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

The doctor is in!

Peter Ullrich, MD

Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Provides More Pain Relief than Nonsurgical Treatment

Stephanie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:45:33 -0700

Surgery is more effective than nonsurgical treatment in providing pain relief for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, new study results find.