Spinal Stenosis was making every day activities like walking difficult for Soren.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column, which leads to the compression of the spinal cord or the spinal nerve roots. It often results in chronic back or neck pain, numbness and weakness that radiates along the extremities.

Decompression surgery for spinal stenosis is performed in order to alleviate pain related to the condition and to return any lost mobility or motor skills associated with the stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a medical term derived from the ancient Greek word stenosis, meaning a narrowing of a passage in the body.

If the narrowing of the spine affects the spinal nerve roots, the patient will experience radiculopathy, which is the radiation of pain down through the back and into the extremities. Lumbar spinal stenosis is caused by the compression of nerve roots in the lower back and often manifests as tingling, numbness or pain that radiates from the lower back and down to the buttocks or legs, also known as radicular pain or radiculitis. Neurogenic claudication is also a symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis and causes cramping or pain in the legs due to a nerve problem.

When the spinal canal or vertebral foramina narrow due to disease, degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, or the degenerative aging process, lumbar spinal stenosis is usually diagnosed and subjected to applicable treatment methods. Spinal osteoarthritis destroys cartilage between vertebrae, promotes bone spur formation (osteophytes) and excessive growth of ligamentous structures. This is a result of the degenerative aging process. Also, while generally benign, synovial cysts may develop as a result of spine degeneration.

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis in the Lumbar Spine:

  • Sciatica
  • Chronic lower back pain accompanied by increased pain and weakness in the legs when walking (possible sign of cauda equina syndrome)
  • Pain that is relieved by sitting but returns when the patient stands or tries to walk
  • General leg pain, tingling, weakness and numbness that radiates from the lower back into the buttocks and legs
  • Lower back pain
  • Lessening of discomfort when patient is leaning forward or sitting
  • Worsening of pain when bending backward or standing
  • Inability to walk moderate distances without experiencing pain

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