Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

Spinal Stenosis symptoms are different in every individual. Spinal stenosis is actually common as we age and most people do not develop ANY symptoms at all. If symptoms do exist, they might be severe or mild. They might be chronic and persistent, or they might come and go occasionally. It is difficult to present a clear clinical picture of a �typical� case of stenosis. Many of the usual symptoms are typical of any back pain that involves nerve impingement.

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 arms or legs)

Cervical Stenosis / Lumbar Stenosis

The location of the symptoms will depend on the region of spinal stenosis. Cervical stenosis will cause nerve effects in the upper body, including the arms and hands. Lumbar 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 spinal canal.

Recommendation on Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

Stenosis 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 psychological process.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms to Home page 5/29/06 Revised 5/28/07