Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck.
TYPES OF SPINAL STENOSIS
The types of spinal stenosis are classified according to where on the spine the condition occurs.
- Cervical stenosis. In this condition, the narrowing occurs in the part of the spine in the neck.
- Lumbar stenosis. In this condition, the narrowing occurs in the part of the spine in the lower back. It Is the most common form of spinal stenosis.
SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL STENOSIS
In the neck (cervical spine)
- Numbness or tingling in a hand, arm,foot or leg
- Weakness in a hand, arm, foot or leg
- Problems with walking and balance
- Neck pain
- In severe cases, bowel or bladder dysfunction (urinary urgency and incontinence)
In the lower back (lumbar spine)
- Numbness or tingling in a foot or leg
- Weakness in a foot or leg
- Pain or cramping in one or both legs when we stand for long periods of time or when we walk, which usually eases when we bend forward or sit
- Back pain
CAUSES OF SPINAL STENOSIS
Causes of spinal stenosis may include:
- Overgrowth of bone.
- Herniated disks.
- Thickened ligaments.
- Tumors.
- Spinal injuries.
RISK FACTORS
- Over the age of 50.Though degenerative changes can cause spinal stenosis in younger people, These include trauma.
- Congenital spinal deformity such as scoliosis.
- Genetic disease affecting bone and muscle development throughout the body.
COMPLICATIONS OF SPINAL STENOSIS
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Balance problems
- Incontinence
- Paralysis
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR SPINAL STENOSIS
Homeopathy can help symptomatically.It is bases on totality of symptoms.Some of the homeopathic medicines which can help in this case. These are:
• CAL FLOUR
• SILICEA
• ZINCUM METALLICUM
• COCCULUS INDICUS
• RHUX TOX e.t.c
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