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.
Spinal Stenosis Overview
- What Is Spinal Stenosis?
- The Major Types of Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Spinal Stenosis Treatment
- Types of Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- When to See a Surgeon for Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP
- Explanation of the X-STOP Surgery
- Who is a Candidate for X-STOP Surgery?
- X-STOP Potential Risks and Complications
- Postoperative Care after X-STOP Surgery
- Review of Clinical Studies for X-STOP
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Foraminal Stenosis
- Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Diagnosing Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression and Dysfunction from Cervical Stenosis
- Symptoms of Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
- Treatment for Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Exercises for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery Options
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment
- Overall Treatment Considerations for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Pain Management of Lumbar Stenosis
- Posture and Nutrition Adjustments for Lumbar Stenosis