Spinal Stenosis Treatments | Long Island Spine Specialists

Spinal stenosis develops when the spaces within the spine narrow abnormally. This places pressure on the adjacent nerves, resulting in back and neck pain and sciatica.

SYMPTOMS

Many people with spinal stenosis experience no symptoms at all.

When symptoms are present, they include:

Numbness or tingling in a foot, hand, arm, or leg
Neck or back pain
Weakness in a hand, arm, foot, or leg
Difficulty walking

WHAT CAUSES SPINAL STENOSIS?

Spinal stenosis is most common in people over the age of 50.

The condition is often caused by:

Bone spurs due to osteoarthritis
Injury to the spine
Slipped vertebra/disc (Spondylolisthesis)
Thickened ligaments
Herniated discs

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THE DIAGNOSIS: WHAT TO EXPECT

Our physicians can make a diagnosis of spinal stenosis from imaging tests that allow us to visualize the narrowed areas and surrounding structures.

Depending on your symptoms, we may order the following:

X-ray

An X-ray can identify bone spurs that are causing spinal stenosis.

MRI

An MRI can help us detect tumors, as well as ligament and disc damage.

CT Scan

A CT scan can visualize the spinal cord and nerves, as well as help us identify herniated discs, tumors, and bone spurs.

OUR TREATMENT APPROACH

There are many treatment options available for spinal stenosis, depending on the extent and severity of your symptoms.

They include:

Medications

Pain relievers, anti-seizure medications, antidepressants, and more can help ease symptoms.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance after a spinal stenosis diagnosis.

Steroid Injections

Steroid injections can temporarily relieve some of the pain and inflammation associated with this condition.

Surgery

Surgery is typically recommended once all other treatment approaches have failed.

Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

Our patients, employees and family are our top priority at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

We ask you to not visit any of our locations if you have symptoms such as fever, sneezing, coughing and possible shortness of breath.

Please cancel your appointment and re-schedule once you are feeling better and are no longer suffering with symptoms.

Only non-symptomatic patients will be seen. No exceptions.

Accompanying family members – including children – are asked to remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to enter the exam rooms.

During this time of high concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking extra precautions to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness. Please be advised that we are carefully following recommendations from both the CDC and WHO and are here to help guide you through this time if needed.

Some steps we are taking to keeping safe:

We know how important cleanliness is and always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. To further offer you peace of mind, we have increased the frequency of the cleaning of our office.

Rest assured that hand washing is strictly followed. Hand sanitizer is available to all staff and patients.

Additionally, if you have recently traveled to a country with high rates of the coronavirus or have been on a cruise, please reschedule your visit for at least 14 days from your return date. We will gladly accommodate your needs to reschedule. At that time, a telehealth interface can be arranged if necessary.

Find up-to-date and accurate information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and feel free to reach out with questions.

- Your team at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

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