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Lumbar Stenosis

Lumbar Stenosis

Lumbar Stenosis

When the nerves in the lower region of the back (the lumbar spine) are compressed or "choked" as a result of the spine, muscles, bones or ligaments degenerating with age, lumbar stenosis occurs. Commonly described as a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine may prompt not only lower back pain but symptoms of sciatica, including referred leg pain and even foot pain.

Lumbar stenosis symptoms are typically first treated with non-surgical treatments like exercise, anti-inflammatory medications, activity modification and epidural injections. When such treatments have not been effective, lumbar stenosis surgery may be a more realistic option. Learn more about lumbar stenosis symptoms, causes and treatments in the following resources.

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