Spinal Stenosis Specialists Doctors in NYC

Sometimes a natural part of aging, spinal stenosis can put pressure on the nerves running down the spine, often resulting in painful structural degeneration in the lower back and neck region. The team of Spine & Sports Specialists at New York Pain Care in Manhattan specializes in both lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis treatment using a variety of non-invasive pain therapies to help patients overcome the pain and symptoms caused by a narrowing of the spinal canal. If the condition progresses and results in loss of certain functions or disabilities, the expert spine surgeons, along with their team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and pain management specialists, can treat spinal stenosis by reopening your spinal canal and relieving pressure put on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.

What is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal of the spine that can cause pressure to be placed on the spinal cord and nerves of the spine. In a healthy spinal column, nerve roots leave the spine via nerve root canals unrestricted. Spinal stenosis occurs when bone and soft tissues begin to grow over the top of the vertebrae and end up covering the nerve root canals.

There most common types of spinal stenosis are Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Spinal Stenosis. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is more common, while Cervical Spinal Stenosis is more dangerous.

The most common cause of spinal stenosis is natural wear and tear due to the aging process in which ligaments may thicken, herniated discs or bulging discs may occur, and cysts may form. Arthritis and spinal injuries are also seen as causes of spinal stenosis.

What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?

It is possible to have spinal stenosis and have no signs or symptoms of the condition. In those who do have symptoms, they usually are gradual symptoms and may become worse over time. Spinal stenosis causes constriction to the nerve roots and can lead to a number of painful and unpleasant symptoms as a result. The most common symptoms of spinal stenosis include:

Lower back pain
Leg cramping
Leg discomfort
Numbness, weakness, or tingling in your leg, foot, hand, or arm
Decreased physical activity

What Do I Do Next?

The first step in treating spinal stenosis is to make an appointment to see an NYC interventional spine specialist for diagnosis and to learn your treatment options.

Call us at 646-846-1824 or request more information using the form above. At New York Pain Care, our goal is to get you started on a personalized treatment plan to find relief.

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