Spinal Stenosis - Interventional Pain Management
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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a medical issue where the spaces within the spinal canal narrow and compress the spinal cord or nearby nerves. This pressure can lead to discomfort, tingling, or muscle weakness in the limbs connected to the affected nerves. The condition is commonly identified in individuals aged 60 and above. It typically affects the lower (lumbar) or upper (cervical) regions of the spine but can also develop in the middle (thoracic) section.
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Causes and Symptoms

The most common cause of spinal stenosis is osteoarthritis, which is caused by the gradual deterioration of joints over time. However, different other factors can contribute to this condition. These include bone spurs, thickening of the ligaments inside the spinal canal, calcium deposits forming on those ligaments, enlargement of the joints within the spine, herniated discs, and spondylolisthesis. In some cases, spinal stenosis occurs due to congenital issues present at birth, such as a naturally narrow spinal canal, scoliosis, or achondroplasia dwarfism.
Your symptoms depend on the location and intensity of the stenosis. You may notice pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your neck, back, arms, legs, hands, or feet.
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Management and Treatment

If you experience mild symptoms, spinal stenosis doctors in Valencia often suggest at-home remedies such as using hot and cold packs or maintaining a regular exercise routine. These initial measures can help relieve discomfort and improve mobility without the need for more invasive treatments.
Several other options are available to manage spinal stenosis, and the best approach depends on how severe your symptoms are and how much they interfere with your daily life. Treatment may involve physical therapy, targeted exercises, wearing a back brace, taking anti-inflammatory medications, applying heat or cold therapy, using muscle relaxants, or receiving epidural spinal injections. In more serious cases, surgery, including spinal fusion, might be recommended to relieve pressure on the nerves and stabilize the spine.
Evidence-Based Treatments

Management and Treatment

If you experience mild symptoms, spinal stenosis doctors in Valencia often suggest at-home remedies such as using hot and cold packs or maintaining a regular exercise routine. These initial measures can help relieve discomfort and improve mobility without the need for more invasive treatments.
Several other options are available to manage spinal stenosis, and the best approach depends on how severe your symptoms are and how much they interfere with your daily life. Treatment may involve physical therapy, targeted exercises, wearing a back brace, taking anti-inflammatory medications, applying heat or cold therapy, using muscle relaxants, or receiving epidural spinal injections. In more serious cases, surgery, including spinal fusion, might be recommended to relieve pressure on the nerves and stabilize the spine.

Treating Spinal Stenosis At Precision Pain Care and Rehabilitation

We start the diagnosis of spinal stenosis with a thorough review of your medical history, followed by a physical examination conducted by spinal stenosis pain management doctors in Valencia. During the physical exam, you may be asked to move in various ways so the doctor can evaluate your range of motion. A neurological assessment will also be performed to check your reflexes, balance, muscle strength, nerve sensation, and other critical functions.
We may order diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or electromyography to confirm the diagnosis. After identifying the cause, our osteoporosis doctors in Encino and spinal care experts will create a customized treatment plan to minimize pain and improve your quality of life. We will ensure that your spinal discomfort is effectively managed.

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