Spinal stenosis
Reducing pain, improving mobility
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On the go. That's how you'd describe yourself. Always on your feet, always moving. But lately when you've been out and about, a painful, aching sensation develops in your buttock and spreads slowly down both legs. Sitting down and leaning forward makes the sensation go away, but that worries you. Is your doctor going to tell you that it's time to start slowing down?
These symptoms suggest spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that may put pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. This problem is especially common in the vertebrae of the lower back.
Fortunately, many people can manage milder pain and discomfort with physical therapy and various pain-relieving techniques. For more serious and debilitating pain, surgery often provides relief — and allows you to get back on your feet.
