Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal cord in the neck (cervical spine) or the spinal nerve roots in the lower back (lumbar spine) are compressed. Symptoms of lumbar stenosis often include leg pain (sciatica) and leg tingling, weakness, or numbness. Arm pain is a typical symptom of cervical spinal stenosis. For cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy, difficulty with coordination often occurs.
Stenosis treatment may include non-surgical options (exercise, anti-inflammatory medication, epidural injections, and activity modification) or back surgery.
Articles: Complete Listing
- Cervical Foraminal Stenosis
- Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Diagnosing Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Exercises for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Explanation of the X-STOP Surgery
- Full Range of Surgical Options for Spinal Stenosis
- Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar (Low Back) Stenosis Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery Options
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment
- Overall Treatment Considerations for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Pain Management of Lumbar Stenosis
- Postoperative Care after X-STOP Surgery
- Posture and Nutrition Adjustments for Lumbar Stenosis
- Review of Clinical Studies for X-STOP
- Spinal Cord Compression and Dysfunction from Cervical Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP
- Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Spinal Stenosis Treatment
- Spine Surgery for Synovial Cysts
- Symptoms of Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Synovial Cyst in the Lumbar Spine
- Synovial Cyst Symptoms and Diagnosis
- The Major Types of Spinal Stenosis
- Treatment for Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Treatment Options for Synovial Cysts
- Types of Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- What Is Spinal Stenosis?
- When to See a Surgeon for Spinal Stenosis
- Who is a Candidate for X-STOP Surgery?
- X-STOP Potential Risks and Complications