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What Is Spinal Stenosis?[1]
"Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spinal canal, which
causes compression of the nerve roots.
Spinal stenosis mainly affects middle-aged or elderly people. It may be caused by
osteoarthritis or Paget's disease or by an injury that causes pressure on the nerve roots
or the spinal cord itself.
Symptoms
Treatment
Generally, conservative management is encouraged. This involves the use of anti-
inflammatory medications, other pain relievers, and possibly steroid injections. If the pain
is persistent and does not respond to these measures, surgery is considered to relieve
the pressure on the nerves.
Surgery is performed on the neck or lower back, depending on the site of the nerve
compression.
Tests & diagnosis
Neurological examination confirms leg weakness and decreased sensation in the legs.
If the nerve roots can be successfully relieved of pressure, the symptoms will not worsen
and may improve.
Complications
Injury can occur to the legs or feet due to lack of sensation. Infections may get worse
because pain related to them may not be felt. Changes caused by nerve compression
may be permanent, even if the pressure is relieved."
Alternative Medicine[2]
"In Western culture, the term alternative medicine refers to any healing practice "that does
not fall within the realm of conventional medicine"."[3]
To find an experienced licensed alternative medicine practitioner close to you, please
contact us either by phone at 1-888-919-1188 or by e-mail at wei@weilab.com.
References:
[1] Google Health
[2] Wikipedia
[3] Bratman, MD, Steven (1997). The Alternative Medicine Sourcebook. Lowell House. pp.
7. ISBN 1565656261.
"Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spinal canal, which
causes compression of the nerve roots.
Spinal stenosis mainly affects middle-aged or elderly people. It may be caused by
osteoarthritis or Paget's disease or by an injury that causes pressure on the nerve roots
or the spinal cord itself.
Symptoms
- Back pain that spreads to the legs
- Difficulty or imbalance when walking
- Leg pain
- Neck pain
- Numbness in the buttocks, thighs, or calves that is worse with standing, walking, or
exercise - Pain in the buttocks, thighs, or calves that is worse with walking or exercise
- Weakness of the legs
Treatment
Generally, conservative management is encouraged. This involves the use of anti-
inflammatory medications, other pain relievers, and possibly steroid injections. If the pain
is persistent and does not respond to these measures, surgery is considered to relieve
the pressure on the nerves.
Surgery is performed on the neck or lower back, depending on the site of the nerve
compression.
Tests & diagnosis
Neurological examination confirms leg weakness and decreased sensation in the legs.
- EMG may show neurological changes.
- Spinal MRI or spinal CT scan shows spinal stenosis.
- X-ray of the spine shows degenerative changes and narrowed spinal canal.
- Prognosis
If the nerve roots can be successfully relieved of pressure, the symptoms will not worsen
and may improve.
Complications
Injury can occur to the legs or feet due to lack of sensation. Infections may get worse
because pain related to them may not be felt. Changes caused by nerve compression
may be permanent, even if the pressure is relieved."
Alternative Medicine[2]
"In Western culture, the term alternative medicine refers to any healing practice "that does
not fall within the realm of conventional medicine"."[3]
To find an experienced licensed alternative medicine practitioner close to you, please
contact us either by phone at 1-888-919-1188 or by e-mail at wei@weilab.com.
References:
[1] Google Health
[2] Wikipedia
[3] Bratman, MD, Steven (1997). The Alternative Medicine Sourcebook. Lowell House. pp.
7. ISBN 1565656261.
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