Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition involving any type of narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve-root canals in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions of the spine. The narrowing of the spinal canal results in compression of, or pressure upon, the spinal nerves and nerve roots, causing a number of spinal stenosis pain symptoms, including back pain, feelings of cramping or weakness in the back and lower extremity pain.
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Spinal Stenosis Causes
The most common form of spinal stenosis is degeneration of the spine leading to stenosis. Degenerative stenosis affects virtually the entire adult population as a result of the natural process of aging but this form of spinal stenosis does not always result in painful symptoms.
People over the age of 50 are more at risk of developing spinal stenosis. If spinal stenosis develops in a younger person, the cause is usually a genetic disease that affects muscle and bone development throughout the body.
Spinal stenosis is challenging to diagnose due to the signs and pain symptoms being similar to many age-related conditions. Imaging tests like x-rays, MRIs, and CT myelograms may be necessary for doctors to pinpoint the cause.
Spinal Stenosis Treatment Options
As spinal stenosis involves a wide variety of causes and potential treatments we highly suggest you meet with one of our advanced pain specialists for an evaluation to identify the precise source of your pain and the development of a plan of care that is customized to your unique lifestyle, needs, and situation.
There are a number of spinal stenosis treatment options that help with pain management from spinal stenosis which include:
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- mild® Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Nerve Blocks
- Minuteman® Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
- Neuromodulation
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Surgery
- Vertiflex Interspinous Spacers
At Nura, our specialists in spinal stenosis value the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to surround and attack your pain from multiple angles.
Insurance Plans
We accept most major insurance plans and can verify information when scheduling an appointment. And in most cases, a referral is not necessary and you can come directly to Nura for your first appointment.