What is spinal stenosis and can spinal decompression help with that condition?
GROUND INFORMATION: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal and or the openings for the nerve roots at the side of the spine. It is caused by two conditions. One is degenerative arthritis and deposition of calcium on the articular surfaces of the vertebrae and the second is either a bulging or herniated disc at that level. The two conditions combine to narrow the canal or intervertebral foramina. This crowds the nerve tissue putting pressure on the nerve which will result in pain decreased nerve function and will eventually limit the person’s ability to walk. ANSWER: Yes spinal decompression has good success with spinal stenosis, a condition previously thought to only treat by surgery. This is one of the more difficult conditions that we treat and the success depends on how long the person has the condition and the age of the patient. Spinal decompression helps by opening the spinal canal and foramina by gently drawing in the offending disc. A small change in the opening siz
