Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis, the narrowing of the canal through which the nerve roots or the spinal cord runs, is a chronic pain condition treated at the Center for Pain Management. Treatments for spinal stenosis can vary.

Central stenosis is narrowing of the central canal and can cause pressure on the spinal cord. Foraminal or lateral stenosis is narrowing of the opening for the nerve roots and can cause compression of these nerve roots resulting in radiating pain into the arms or legs. Individuals with stenosis in the low back often have more pain with standing or walking and less pain when bent forward or sitting. Spinal stenosis can be congenital or caused by disc degeneration, bone spur formation, or instability.

Contact the Center for Pain Management, experts in treating spinal stenosis.