Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Lumbar canal stenosis is the narrowing of the

spinal canal

 in the lower portion of your back. This narrowing might put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that supply muscles producing pain, numbness, and weakness in your lower extremities. It is a condition that is most common after the 5th decade of life.
To avoid lumbar canal stenosis, you should exercise regularly, maintain a good posture and eat healthy to avoid putting on excess weight.
Symptoms

Pain in lower leg

  • Occurs or worsens when walking

  • Both sides, In one side

common

Gradual lower limb weakness

common

Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks

common

Back pain

  • More than 8 weeks

  • Occurs or worsens with activity

  • Occurs or worsens with prolonged standing

  • Relieved by leaning forward

  • Relieved by sitting

  • Radiates to the thighs

  • Lower

  • At spine

common

Risk factors

Recent back injury or trauma

Acromegaly

Spinal surgery

History of ankylosing spondylitis

Treatment
There are many ways to treat lumbar canal stenosis. Your doctor will guide you to the suitable modality for your condition which might involve physiotherapy, medications, or surgery.
Recommended specialist

If you have Spinal Stenosis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is highly recommended.

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