Spinal Stenosis
Spinal (back) stenosis is a condition that involves the narrowing of the cervical spinal canal to such an extent that the nerve roots or spinal cord may also be affected. The narrowing of this canal can result in pain and discomfort in the neck area. This condition is usually caused by a herniated disc, which has either been surgically removed or has been moved forward from one position in the cervical spine.
Spinal stenosis occurs in three main places in the back
The first is at the base of the neck, where a degenerative process is affecting the nerve roots. Spondylolisthesis occurs at the base of the cervical vertebrae. In both these cases the spine is in a poor state of alignment, which is why the pain is often felt in the neck.
In second place are the lumbar vertebrae (lower back). It is caused by a bulge in the disc that has pulled back from the spine. Another cause is a bulging disc that is pushed out of its normal location, usually when it has slipped forward and can no longer be supported by the vertebrae. If you push it too hard, the result will be painful. The third reason is osteoporosis, which leads to bone degeneration.
A person with spinal stenosis usually has pain in the lower back that can be located in the front, back, or side. The pain will be sharp, stabbing, dull, or throbbing. You may also experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hands or feet. Other symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness, or fatigue may also occur. In most cases, there will also be weakness in the eyes and / or hearing.
A history of medical history and physical examination is usually sufficient to rule out other conditions that may cause pain. However, sometimes it happens it is difficult to diagnose spinal stenosis. if it is caused by an underlying medical condition. These are common examples of conditions that can cause pain and weakness.
If you have pain in your back area, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. Although treatment may not relieve the pain completely, it will help improve your condition. It is also important to keep regular checkups in order to monitor the progress of your condition and the effects of any treatment you are taking. Also, it is vital to talk to your doctor about what you have been doing that is causing your spinal stenosis.
Spinal stenosis is one of several types of cervical spinal abnormality. It affects about one million people around the world, and the majority of cases are mild and easy to treat. However, treatment may need to be repeated depending on the severity of the condition. To help ease your pain, you should try to rest the injured area, and avoid heavy lifting that may aggravate it.
A lot of people think that the only way to get pain relief is surgery. However, spinal surgery cannot be used to cure spinal stenosis.
Surgery, although successful in relieving the pain for many people, can sometimes cause more problems in the long run. In addition to not healing the spine completely, patients often have to take medications for the rest of their life because they need to prevent further problems from occurring. This is why it is very important to consult a doctor first and ask questions about the procedure you are considering.
Before considering surgery to treat spinal stenosis, it is important to know all of the options available to you. A person may choose surgery if they have serious spinal deformities. or have spinal problems due to an infection, and may have to avoid activities that they may be used to.
It is also very important to find out all of your options before surgery is performed
Make sure that you understand what type of surgery will work best for you. You may want to speak to your doctor about physical therapy or chiropractic adjustments.
Spinal stenosis can be very painful. Surgery may be the best choice for you if your symptoms are severe or if you have some other underlying condition that needs to be treated.