Stenosis Symptoms

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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

What is spinal stenosis?

The term “stenosis” comes from Greek and means a “choking”. Spinal stenosis, however, has little in common with choking. There are two primary types of spinal stenosis:

Causes of Leg Pain and Foot Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:29:06 -0800

More accurate anatomic diagnoses are made easier when patients document or catalog the characteristics of their leg pain, foot pain and other symptoms in clear descriptive terms. For example:

Position or path of the pain as it radiates down the leg
Body position when pain occurs
Sensation (e.g. aching, tingling, shooting, lancinating, burning pain)
Frequency (e.g. occasional, getting more frequent, constant)
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Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Cervical stenosis pinches the spinal cord

As we age, the spine may develop degenerative changes in the joints that can create tightening of the spinal canal. Over time this process may lead to pinching the spinal cord and compromise of coordination of the extremities.

Symptoms of cervical stenosis with myelopathy

People with this condition may note one or more of the following symptoms:

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.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

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

Spinal stenosis symptoms

Generally speaking, the various types of spinal stenosis produce similar symptoms. Leg pain (sciatica) often with some low back pain, leg numbness and tingling, with limitations, in walking are together the most common symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Spinal stenosis is a condition that typically occurs as a person gets older. Facet joints in the spine can enlarge and place pressure on the spinal nerve roots, causing back and leg pain during certain activities. This video provides an overview of spinal stenosis symptoms, diagnosis, and its effect on the body.

Surgery for Osteoarthritis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

Although osteoarthritis tends to be chronic, the symptoms are rarely progressive and rarely require surgery on the painful spinal joints. Surgery may be needed for certain patients with severe cases of spinal arthritis that leads to instability of the joint (degenerative spondylolisthesis) or nerve root pinching (spinal stenosis).