SPINAL STENOSIS
Spinal Stenosis is when the spinal cord canal narrows, this can occur when the spinal cord becomes compressed usually as a result of a disc bulge or bone spurs.
Spinal Stenosis is when the spinal canal narrows. This can happen when the spinal cord becomes compressed, usually as a result of a disc bulge or bone spurs. It comes on gradually over time and can be caused by having degenerative disc disease. Although symptoms don’t always appear straightaway, patients will eventually begin to feel pain in the legs coming from the compression in the spine. This condition usually comes on after the age of 50.
When diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, it’s crucial to find out the direct cause of the condition. If the problem has been caused by a herniated disc, the prognosis can be good with the right treatment. However, if the condition is down to the development of bone spurs, treatment can be much more difficult. Likewise, if Spinal Stenosis has gone too far, non-surgical therapies may not help.
