Spinal stenosis is one condition which has affected
the life of many people. This condition not only limits daily activities, but
also causes great pain and discomfort. You can get maximum spinal stenosis relief Atlanta only if
you tell your orthopedic or spine surgeon everything clearly. Do not hide
anything from your doctor as treatment will be initiated on your discussion
with him.
Here
are a few symptoms of spinal stenosis
The reason why spinal stenosis
causes pain and weakness has so far been the subject of debate as well as
medical research. Pain in the legs and buttocks, which is one of the most
common symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, might be related to the
compression of the microvascular structures which carry blood flow to the nerve
roots. Also the spinal stenosis symptoms might be directly associated with the
compression of nerve roots. Each of these procedures may hinder the normal function
of nerve roots decreasing the endurance as well as the effectiveness of the spinal
nerves.
There is very possible that people suffering from
degenerative disease of the spine might have no symptoms at all while some may
experience mild discomfort in the lower back region. Then there are others who are
not even able to stand or walk. People who are suffering from severe spinal
stenosis will start experiencing pain in the leg, thigh or buttocks, which
further develops with either walking or standing. It only improves when a
person takes a rest. Some patients complain of weakness or pain in leg without
any back pain.
More severe symptoms related to this condition are
weakness, numbness and tingling which occur in the lower extremities. There are
some positions can help in alleviating symptoms related to spinal stenosis by
increasing the space available for the nerves.
No matter which type of back pain has affected your
life, seeking an appointment with an experienced and skilled orthopedic surgeon
would help you live a better life. Dr. Erik Bendiks is one of the renowned spine
surgeons who have more than a decade’s experience in providing back pain treatment in Atlanta.
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