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Canal Stenosis Symptoms and Treatments

Spinal canal stenosis occurs with the spinal canal becomes constricted and may apply painful pressure to the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Affecting the neck and back, this ailment can be caused by a number of spinal conditions including osteoarthritis, bone spurs and herniated discs, and is difficult to prevent. Each of these conditions (and many more that cause spinal canal stenosis) cause one or more parts of the spine to become either inflamed or displaced, thus narrowing the spinal canal.

Symptoms

Most patients only experience the symptoms of spinal canal stenosis when the nerves in the spine become impinged due to the narrowing of the canal. The symptoms of this condition can vary depending on its location:

• Cervical spinal canal stenosis – Patients with spinal stenosis in the cervical (neck) region of the spine typically experience weakness, numbness and pain in the arms, shoulders and neck. Pain can also radiate into the legs.
• Thoracic spinal stenosis – This rare condition occurs in the middle of the back, also called the thoracic region. Pain may be felt in the back, ribs, internal organs or the legs.
• Lumbar spinal stenosis – Occurring in the lumbar (or lower) region of the spine, this condition usually presents with pain in the lower back. Some patients also experience pain, numbness, and weakness in the buttocks, legs, and feet.

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Treatments

Many patients experience relief from their spinal canal stenosis symptoms with the use of conservative treatments. These non-surgical therapies include pain medications, hot and/or cold therapy, bed rest and corticosteroid injections. Patients who fail to respond to these treatments may consider surgery to alleviate their pain. The safe and effective endoscopic procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute can help many patients overcome spinal stenosis. Contact Laser Spine Institute to schedule a free CT scan or MRI review and to learn more about our minimally invasive procedures.

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