Spinal Stenosis Specialist

Orthopedic Specialists

Orthopedic Surgeons located in Palm Harbor, FL

727-938-1935

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine where the nerves exit the spinal canal and then travel down into your arms and/or legs. This can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck.

Some people with spinal stenosis may not have symptoms. Others may experience pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. Symptoms can worsen over time.

Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by degenerative or “wear-and-tear” changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis. It can also be caused by herniated or “ruptured” discs putting pressure on the nerves. In severe cases of spinal stenosis, doctors may recommend surgery to create additional space for the spinal cord or nerves.

Common symptoms include:

Cervical Stenosis (Neck)

Numbness or tingling in a hand, arm, foot or leg
Weakness in a hand, arm, foot or leg
Problems with walking and balance
Neck pain
In severe cases, bowel or bladder dysfunction (urinary urgency and incontinence)

Lumbar Stenosis (Lower back)

Numbness or tingling in a foot or leg
Weakness in a foot or leg
Pain or cramping in one or both legs when you stand for long periods of time or when you walk, which usually eases when you bend forward or sit
Back pain

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