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Spinal Canal Stenosis Articles and Resources

It can be overwhelming to learn that your chronic back or neck pain is caused by spinal stenosis. This degenerative spine condition can develop gradually over time, eventually culminating in unexpected chronic back or neck pain – depending on the location of the stenosis. At Laser Spine Institute, we put a priority on educating our patients about their condition, symptoms and various treatment options before moving forward. To help answer some questions you might have about spinal stenosis we’ve collected the following helpful spinal canal stenosis articles and resources for review.

• Lumbar spinal canal stenosis
• Cervical spinal canal stenosis
• Canal foraminal stenosis
• Severe spinal canal stenosis
• Cervical central canal stenosis
• Central Spinal Canal Stenosis and the Aging Process

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Causes

The important thing to understand about spinal stenosis is that it is usually a result of nothing more than regular wear and tear. As a person ages, the spinal anatomy naturally begins to deteriorate and conditions like degenerative disc disease, the development of bone spurs, spondylolisthesis, and facet disease can develop. When these conditions result in the narrowing of the spinal canal, the cord or various nerve roots can become irritated and lead to a variety of pain-related symptoms. In all, spinal stenosis can cause a number of painful symptoms, such as back or neck pain, pain that radiates along the affected nerve – as in sciatica, numbness or tingling, or even unexpected muscle weakness.

Treatments

Spinal canal or lumbar canal stenosis treatment options vary from patient to patient and depend on the source of the stenosis. Some patients will find relief from a series of conservative, noninvasive techniques, such as pain medication, heat/cold therapy, physical therapy, and massage. However, if your pain persists through several weeks of conservative techniques, more advanced treatment may be required.

If this is your situation, contact Laser Spine Institute to learn about our revolutionary, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for spinal canal stenosis treatment. Call today for more information on this painful condition and to schedule a consultation with one of our spine specialists.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.