Chronic Back Pain? It May Be Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Adults in the household often complain of back pain and occasional leg fatigue.

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Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal narrows, compressing the nerves.

Adults in the household often complain of back pain, leg fatigue, or occasional weakness. These symptoms should not be ignored, as they may be signs of spinal stenosis, a condition commonly caused by the degeneration of the spine’s cushioning discs. The older a person becomes, the higher the risk…

How Does Spinal Stenosis Occur?

In addition to age-related degeneration of the discs, ligaments, and joints, spinal stenosis can also be congenital.
When the cushioning discs wear down, the surrounding joints may become inflamed and swollen, increasing in size. This enlargement can narrow the spinal canal and compress the nerves, causing pain that radiates along the affected nerve pathways.

Don’t Ignore These Persistent Lower Back Pain Symptoms

  • Dull, aching pain in the lumbar region

  • Chronic intermittent pain in the lower back, especially in the central lumbar area, radiating down to the legs

If left untreated and nerve compression progresses, symptoms may worsen, leading to:

  • Pain

  • Numbness

  • Weakness in the leg muscles

Treating Spinal Stenosis

Initial Treatment

Doctors typically begin with conservative treatments to relieve symptoms, such as:

  • Pain relievers

  • Muscle relaxants

  • Nerve-supporting medications

  • Physical therapy or therapeutic exercises to reduce joint degeneration

  • Techniques to decrease pressure on the spinal canal

When Surgery Is Needed

If pain becomes severe and disrupts daily activities, minimally invasive surgery may be recommended.
This procedure involves removing a small portion of spinal bone to widen the spinal canal, reducing nerve compression.

Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:

  • Smaller incisions

  • Less blood loss

  • Faster recovery

  • Shorter hospital stay

Caring for Your Spine to Prevent Worsening Symptoms

  • Exercise regularly (3–4 times per week) to strengthen back and core muscles

  • Avoid lifting heavy objects to prevent stress on the spinal discs

  • Maintain a healthy body weight to slow the degeneration of the cushioning discs

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