Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

What is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?

Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that runs through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to move, and to control the bowel and bladder and other body functions. In cervical spinal stenosis, the spinal canal narrows and can squeeze and compress the nerve roots or it may irritate or injure the spinal cord itself.

Symptoms of Cervical Spinal Stenosis

  • Stiffness, pain or numbness in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands or legs
  • Balance and coordination problems, may cause crippling if the spinal cord is damaged
  • Loss of bladder control

    Causes of Cervical Spinal Stenosis

  • Age as we grow older, the shape of the spinal canal changes which cause the bulging
  • Excess growth of the bones
  • Destruction of tissue on the cartilage

  • Treatment for Cervical Spinal Stenosis

  • Physio-Therapy
  • Neck Brace
  • Anti-Inflammation Medication or Injection
  • Surgical Treatment

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