Spinal Stenosis Causes

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Spinal Stenosis Causes

Spinal stenosis is defined as a narrowing or constricting of the spinal canal. However, spinal stenosis causes are widely varied and can include:

Bulging disc
Herniated or ruptured disc
Swollen ligaments
Bone spurs

Further complicating the diagnosis of spinal stenosis causes is the fact that these conditions themselves can be the result of other issues such as degenerative disc disease and arthritis.

Treatments for Spinal Stenosis Causes

Due to the wide number of spinal stenosis causes, only a doctor can correctly determine the source of your discomfort and the most effective treatment plan. However, there are some recommended treatments that work well for many stenosis causes, including:

Rest
Ice/heat therapy
Cardiovascular exercise and strength training
Pain medicines
Anti-inflammatory medication
Epidural injections of cortisone
Physical therapy
Spinal decompression therapy
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Surgery to Treat Spinal Stenosis Causes

If these conservative treatments fail to bring relief, then surgery is often recommended. However, this doesn't have to mean an open back or neck procedure; in fact, there is a safe and proven effective alternative procedure known as endoscopic spine treatment that provides relief from symptoms with no hospital stay, general anesthesia, long incision, or lengthy recovery time. This type of procedure uses the principles of arthroscopy and applies them to the spine, allowing surgeons to access and treat the afflicted area with significantly lower trauma to the body.

To learn more about minimally invasive procedures to treat spinal stenosis causes, and to request a complimentary MRI or CT scan review, contact Laser Spine Institute. One of our spine doctors will look over your medical history, as well as your medical imaging documents and determine if you're a candidate for one of these procedures.

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