Spinal Stenosis Treatment 

Spinal stenosis narrows the spinal canal and occurs in the lower back (lumbar) or the neck (cervical) area of the spine. The spinal canal holds the nerve roots and spinal cord. When the canal is restricted, it can pressure those nerves, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.

While some people are born with a naturally narrow spinal canal, spinal stenosis is usually age-related. Some conditions that affect the spine and cause stenosis are arthritis, spinal injuries, tumors, herniated discs, scoliosis, or previous spinal surgery, can cause stenosis.

Lumbar Stenosis (back) symptoms:

• Leg numbness, tingling or cramping
• Extremity muscle weakness or loss of function that can worsen when sitting or bending
• Sharp, continuous pain
• If incontinence, bladder, or bowel issues occur, seek immediate medical attention

Cervical Stenosis (neck) symptoms:

• Tingling, numbness, or pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands
• Loss or lack of coordination or muscle weakness in the arms and hands
• Balance issues

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, early intervention is key to preventing further damage to your spine.

The spine specialists at Aligned Orthopedic Partners start conservatively with physical therapy and medication to relieve pain and improve movement. Most patients begin to feel better within a few weeks. When conservative treatment options fail to relieve pain or provide relief, our skilled spine surgeons may recommend minimally-invasive surgical treatment such as a cervical or lumbar decompression laminectomy or spinal fusion to reduce pressure on the nerves and stabilize the spine.

Our minimally invasive spinal stenosis surgery helps reduce recovery time and restore mobility faster. Call to learn more!

Don’t let spinal stenosis keep you from living your best life. At Aligned Orthopedic Partners, we offer expert care to get you back on your feet. Schedule your same-day appointment at our Tysons, Virginia location.