Spinal Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Spinal stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is when the spacing in the spinal canal narrows or start to shrink.  This can cause pressure to build up with the canal and put pressure on the nerve root and/or on the spine.  Spinal stenosis tends to be more common in individuals over the age of 50.  

Causes of Spinal Stenosis

1. 年龄
2. 创伤 
3. 骨关节炎 
4. 类风湿关节炎 
5. Degenerative joint disease
6. Genetic/ heredity 
7. Tumors on the spine
8. Paget’s disease 
9. Calcium deposits in the spine ligaments

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

1. Pain in the neck or back 
2. Weakness of the muscles 
3. Tingling, numbness or cramping in the arms or legs
4. Pain that radiates down the legs 
5. Flexing trunk or sitting generally relieves symptoms
6. Severe spinal stenosis patients may suffer from bladder or bowel problems 

Treatment of Spinal Stenosis

ASTR 款待 spinal stenosis 以温和、有效和自然的方式解决肌肉失衡、疤痕组织、触发点、筋膜限制、炎症、姿势、身体力学，这些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 采用整体方法来解决疼痛的根本原因，而不仅仅是症状。 ASTR 治疗可以在家中进行 spinal stenosis.