The symptoms of each type of stenosis can range from mild to severe and may include the following:. In order to ward off more serious problems, especially with cervical stenosis, we recommend coming in to see Dr. Abeles if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. He can take a look and help determine next steps. Because there are so many conditions that can lead to cervical or lumbar stenosis, your treatment depends entirely upon the underlying reason why your spinal canal is narrowing.
For example, if you have a herniated disc in your low back, we address the problematic disc, which will then clear up the stenosis. Rest assured, Dr. Abeles uses the latest, minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve your outcome and reduce your risks. Most people with shoulder pain get better without surgery.
See Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. See Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery. Living with Degenerative Disc Disease. Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Video. Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Video.
Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease Video. You are here Conditions Degenerative Disc Disease. What Is Degenerative Disc Disease? The bones vertebrae in the spine are separated by shock absorbers known as discs. Much like a tire, discs are subject to wear and tear.
Discs often degenerate with age causing vertebrae to sit closer together. This is part of the reason we shrink with age. Degenerative discs can lead to pain via multiple pathways. Spinal stenosis is another condition of the spine where the central canal diameter is reduced much like a pipe that becomes clogged. When this occurs the nerves are compressed causing pain not only in the back but often in the legs as well.
Patients with spinal stenosis can have leg pain with walking and better at rest known as neurogenic claudication. Additionally, spinal stenosis patients often get pain relief by bending forward when they walk. This position is the one we assume when pushing a shopping cart.
Discs are like jelly donuts. The crust is the outer layer known as the annulus and the inside is the jelly known as the nucleus pulposus. I also have Congestive Heart failer with coronary artery disease.
I have 5 stents already in my heart. My Question is would surgery for my back be safe? Hey there John! If one has central canal stenosis of the vertebra likely congenital , is one then more vulnerable to slight slippage or bulges of discs into the canal than one who does not already have central stenosis.
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Edward Alexeev, M. Salah Mohamed, M. Herniated Disc vs. Herniated Discs Your spine has 33 individual bones that all need to work together peacefully.
Herniated Disc Symptoms A variety of symptoms can crop up when you have a herniated disc. Spinal Stenosis Symptoms When the spinal cord starts to get compressed by the bones that are supposed to protect it, you will feel it. Some general spinal stenosis symptoms to look out for occur in three categories: Pain Symptoms: Patients with spinal stenosis often experience pain in their legs, thighs, backs of the legs, neck and buttocks.
Muscular Symptoms: You could experience difficulty walking or keeping your balance. It may also cause cramping or muscle weakness. Sensory Symptoms: Along with the above-mentioned numbness, weakness and pins-and-needles sensations, patients also tend to lose some touch sensations. How to Treat Spinal Stenosis and Surgical Intervention As with most spinal issues, the first things to do is try to calm things down with muscle relaxers, painkillers, compresses, massage, and steroid injections.
Here are some great things you can do: Stay physically active. This helps your spine stay flexible and strengthens your back and abdominal muscles, which gives your spine extra support. Manage your weight. The more weight you carry, the more strain your spine has to manage, and the sooner it will have troubles.
Play smart. Contact Spine Institute of North America to Find the Cause of Your Back Pain There are many ways the spine can start to break down or have trouble, and we are fortunate to live in an age where we can actually understand what is going on underneath the skin. Hey there! Please give us a call and we can discuss!
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