Posts Tagged ‘spinal stenosis’
Signs Your Leg Pain May Require Spine Surgery
Most people experience pain in their legs at some point in their lives, whether it’s caused by an injury or wear and tear on the muscles and tendons. Usually, the pain goes away as the underlying issue heals or improves over time—but sometimes, spine surgery may be necessary to alleviate the pain in your legs.…
Read MoreSymptoms & Solutions: Spinal Stenosis
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a deterioration of vertebrae that causes narrowing of the openings of the spinal column. Over time, this puts pressure on the nerves inside the spinal column. In most cases, individuals develop spinal stenosis in either the neck (called cervical stenosis) or the lower back (called lumbar stenosis). What…
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis can occur as a result of arthritis, injury, or as part of the aging process. Learn more about spinal stenosis, including its causes and symptoms, and the types of minimally invasive surgeries that can treat it.
Read More4 Exercises that Can Help Relieve Sciatica Pain
Sciatica can cause mild to severe discomfort that makes it painful to move and perform daily activities. There are several exercises that could help ease your sciatica pain. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down the back of each leg, has too much pressure exerted on it. While this…
Read MoreCan Epidural Injections Lessen the Pain of Your Spinal Stenosis?
Millions of Americans suffer from back and neck pain. If you suffer from chronic back pain caused by spinal stenosis, epidural injections may help relieve your pain. Spinal stenosis occurs when joints in the spinal canal grow larger, narrowing the space between cervical disks and placing pressure on the spine. Stenosis typically occurs in the neck or lumbar…
Read MoreIf You Have Persistent Lower Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis, It May Be Time for Surgery
The surgeons at Arkansas Surgical Hospital have extensive experience in helping patients alleviate persistent lower back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. For patients who are ready, a lumbar laminectomy is the best solution. If you have been living with the chronic lower back pain that results from lumbar spinal stenosis, the time has come…
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