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Spinal Stenosis


What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?

For people who show signs of spinal stenosis they will commonly experience muscle weakness and tingling in their arms or legs. However symptoms of spinal stenosis will vary from person to person depending on how far along their condition has progressed and may be anywhere from mild to severe in nature.

Lumbar Stenosis Symptoms

  • Numbness and tingling
  • Muscle weakness or loss of motor function in the extremities that may get worse with bending or sitting
  • Stiffness in legs and thighs
  • Sharp constant pain that may affect standing or walking
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control in extreme cases

Symptoms of Cervical Stenosis

  • Pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands
  • Muscle weakness or loss of coordination in the arms and hands
  • Problems with balance
  • Numbness or tingling in the shoulder, arms, or hands
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control in extreme cases

It was totally amazing how I felt after the surgery; I have feeling again in my leg that has been numb for 3 years.
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- Mary

Where you feel these symptoms depends on which area of the spine has become narrowed. If you have spinal stenosis in your neck, you will probably have symptoms of spinal stenosis in the neck and arms. If you suffer from spinal stenosis is in the lower back than you will feel pain in your lower back that flows down your legs.

Confused about your symptoms?

If you think that you are showing signs of spinal stenosis we recommend that you take a moment to fill out our where is your pain diagnostics survey. Once we receive it, one of our ASC patient advocates will be in touch with you to provide you with any help or advice that you may need.

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