Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which may place pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It most commonly affects the lumbar and cervical areas of the spine. Review your treatment options, including surgery.
Spinal stenosis is primarily an aging process. Many years ago it was called creeping paralysis. It was accepted that if one got old enough, one could acquire it and have to live and die with it.
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Few patients require spine surgery to treat the symptoms caused by spinal stenosis. There are several non-surgical treatment options.
If your spinal stenosis is severe, your doctor may recommend an epidural steroid injection.
Primary spinal stenosis is caused by a birth defect. Acquired spinal stenosis results from spinal disease or injury.
