Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a medical condition where the spinal canal narrows and pinches the spinal cord and nerves, usually due to disc herniation or a tumour.

Related Topics:
Medical - Spinal canal - Spinal cord - Nerves - Disc herniation - Tumour

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This may affect the cervical spine, the lumbar spine or both. Lumbar spinal stenosis results in low back pain as well as pain or abnormal sensations in the legs.

Related Topics:
Cervical spine - Lumbar spine - Back pain - Pain - Leg

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