Simply put, spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal. The narrowing of the spinal canal occurs as part of the ageing process in some cases. The shrinking spinal canal puts pressure on the nerves causing inflammation and pain. When, accompanied by a degenerated disc the condition can cause unbearable pain.
Spinal stenosis is almost never the reason for Sciatica pain among patients under 50 years of age. But among the older people, the ageing process causes a degradation of the vertebrae. Sharp pointed projections tend to appear on the spine and it is these projections that pinch the Sciatic Nerve and cause pain.
Spinal stenosis can cause immense amount of discomfort. The specific signs to watch out are
- Difficulty in walking.
- Inability to carry on work for a long period of time.
- Difficulty in movement of the lower part of the body.
- Continuous pain that shoots from the lower back to the toes.
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