Do you have back pain? Do you have numbness and tingling sensations? Do you have muscle weakness? If you nodded your head to any of these questions, then you may have spinal stenosis. Read the details below for more details.
Causes
● Spinal stenosis is caused by one or more posterior disc protrusions. Occurring anywhere along the spinal column, these protrusions reduce the amount of space around the spinal cord.
Symptoms
● Depending on the location of pain, the patient will experience:
o Neuropathic pain.
o Muscle weakness.
● Depending on the severity of pain, the patient will experience:
o A decline in neuromotor function.
Diagnosis
● X-rays
● MRI or CT scan of the affected spine (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
Treatment
● NSAIDS for inflammation
● Gabapentin or Lyrica for nerve pain
● Physical therapy for muscle strengthening
● A pain management specialist for epidural steroid injections (ESIs)
● A neurosurgeon for surgery depending on the seriousness of the pain and scans
References
Designua. (2019, October 12). [Diagram].
Mayo Clinic. (2019). Read more
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