No. Spinal stenosis a condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal degeneration is a natural process that occurs as we age and it often the cause of spinal stenosis.
The spinal canal is usually more than 0.5 in (12 mm) in diameter. A smaller diameter indicates stenosis. The diameter of the cervical spine ranges is 0.6-1 in (15-12 mm). Any opening under 0.5 in (13...
Mild cases of spinal stenosis may be treated with rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin ), and muscle relaxants. the source of pressure may have to be surgically removed...
Absolutely... As long as permanent cord damage has not already occurred...
But you should always consider ALL the ramifications of spinal surgery with your surgeon.
Yes, although surgery is usually not the first consideration. In most cases of people suffering from spinal stenosis, the usual treatment is either physical therapy, pain killers, or both. Physical...
Stenosis or osteophytes can compress the spinal cord and its blood vessels, impeding or choking off needed nutrients to the spinal cord cells; in effect, the cells starve to death.