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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
Typical Spinal Stenosis SymptomsSymptomatic expression of stenosis is indeed rare. Most older people will demonstrate the physical characteristics of spinal canal stenosis, yet will not suffer any related pain. For patients who do develop symptoms, the diversity of pain and neurological effects can be devastating. These symptoms might include:* Pain ( local or radiating) * Numbness (felt in arms/hands or legs/feet) * Tingling (felt in arms/hands or legs/feet) * Weakness (of muscles in the back, arms or legs) Cervical Stenosis / Lumbar StenosisThe location of the symptoms will depend on the region of spinal stenosis. Cervical spinal stenosis will cause nerve effects in the upper body, including the arms and hands. Lumbar spinal stenosis will cause nerve effects in the buttocks, legs and feet. Lumbar stenosis can cause sciatica. Lumbar stenosis symptoms are often worse when the body is straight, such as standing for extended periods of time. Bending and sitting might relieve the pain, since bending creates more space in the lumbar spinal canal.Recommendation on Spinal Stenosis SymptomsStenosis can cause symptoms similiar to many other pain conditions. Make sure to get an accurate diagnosis before beginning any treatment program for stenosis pain. If the pain continues despite treatment, investigate the possibility that your pain might be caused by a psychosomatic back pain process. Remember that just because you demonstrate the structural signs of stenosis, does not mean that symptoms are inherent the condition...
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