Spinal Canal Stenosis Quiz
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Dr. Moses is a board-certified neurosurgeon and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Low back pain
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Foot numbness
Frequent nighttime urination
Pain in legs when walking/taking stairs
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- My whole body aches and I feel weak
- Body aches and chills
- Joint pain and stiffness all over body
- Whole body aches no fever
- Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up
- My whole body hurts
- Whole body pain
- Pain on one side started first
- Lying on the back improves pain
- Lower back hurts even when sitting still
- Low back pain improves with exercise
- Lower back pain aggravated by pressing
- Pain in the lower back with slouching
- Bending over hurts my lower back a lot
- Low back pain when standing straight
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Spinal Canal Stenosis?
Narrowing of the canal surrounding the nerves. It can be caused by normal wear and tear of the spine or by a previous injury to the region.
Typical Symptoms of Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Bending forward eases lower back pain
- Pain across the entire body
- Tingling or pricking numbness or pain in the legs that improves after a period of rest
- Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
- Low back pain
- Hands and feet are cold
- Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
- Numbness or abnormal sensation
Diagnostic Questions for Spinal Canal Stenosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does bending forward improve your lower back pain?
- Do you have body-wide pain?
- Are you able to exercise again after your pain and numbness improve with rest?
- Do you have numbness from shoulder to elbow?
- Do you have lower back pain?
Treatment of Spinal Canal Stenosis
Initial treatment involves physical therapy to strengthen and improve posture. Anti-inflammatory medicines can also be given through pills or injections. In severe cases, surgery can help stabilize the segment, free the spinal nerves, and relieve symptoms.
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References
Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: Definition, Natural History, Conservative Management, and Surgical Treatment
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31078230/#:~:text=These%20options%20may%20include%20physical,alone%20or%20decompression%20and%20fusion.
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Reviewed By:
Ziev Moses, MD (Neurosurgery)
Dr. Moses is a board-certified neurosurgeon and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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