Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Because symptoms progress over time ... often through surgical treatment. Compared to lumbar stenosis, there is greater risk of spinal cord compression with cervical stenosis since the spinal ...

Stenosis is typically exacerbated by extension; with that said, flexion exercises, which bend the spine forward, are better ...

Stenosis usually occurs in the cervical region of the spine near the head and neck, or in the lumbar region in the lower back. Symptoms of spinal stenosis in the lower back may include ...

Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...

Spinal stenosis happens over time and can affect your mobility, comfort, and how your bladder and bowel work. Find out more in this WebMD slide show.