Spinal Stenosis

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a constricting or narrowing in the spine that, while not unheard of in younger people, is most often found in older patients. The narrowing can occur in the spinal canal and put pressure on the spinal cord itself, or it can occur in the foramen where it may pinch nerves passing from the spine to other parts of the body. In either case, when the condition becomes severe enough to result in pressure on the spinal cord or other nerves, significant symptoms can develop.

Symptoms of spinal stenosis include:

Pain
Numbness
Weakness
Muscle spasms
Headaches

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

Treatments for spinal stenosis include:

Rest
Exercise
Pain medications – both over-the-counter and prescription
Stretching
Anti inflammatory medicines
Rest
Exercise
Pain medications – both over-the-counter and prescription
Stretching
Anti inflammatory medicines
Cortisone injections in the back or neck
Surgery
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Of these treatments, surgery is the most serious and is reserved only for cases of spinal stenosis that have not responded adequately to other treatments. Patients with spinal stenosis this severe continue to experience debilitating symptoms even while they exhaust all treatment options at their disposal. In these cases, the choice is between open back and neck surgery and endoscopic procedures such as those performed at Laser Spine Institute. A safe, effective alternative to open back and neck surgery, endoscopic procedures offer a shorter recovery time, fewer risks, and a higher success rate.

For more information on spinal stenosis and the potential treatments for the condition, including minimally invasive techniques, contact Laser Spine Institute. Endoscopic spine surgery isn't appropriate for all cases of spinal stenosis, so we’ll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge to determine whether or not you're eligible for treatment at one of our facilities.

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