What Are the Crippling Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Normal wear and tear due to age can cause stenosis of the spinal column, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, or AAOS. This occurs because the small bones and discs in the back may degenerate and cause narrowing of the spinal canal. According to the AAOS, arthritis is the most common cause of spinal stenosis. A patient with spinal stenosis may experience crippling symptoms that require medical treatment in order to improve quality of life.
