More Information on Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

MORE INFORMATION ON SPINAL STENOSIS SYMPTOMS

When experiencing symptoms of spinal stenosis, you may feel one or more of the following:

Numbness or tingling in a foot, hand, arm, or leg: Individuals with lumbar (lower back) spinal stenosis may also experience numbness or tingling in the buttocks.
Neck or back pain: Depending on the degree of arthritis that has developed, people with spinal stenosis may or may not have back pain.
Weakness in a hand, arm, foot, or leg: With spinal stenosis in the lumbar region, there may be weakness in one or both legs.
Difficulty walking: Some people experience “foot drop” – the feeling that their foot slaps the ground while they are walking.
Cramping or pain in one or both legs when walking or standing for long periods, which usually eases when you sit or bend forward.

WHAT CAUSES SPINAL STENOSIS?

The spine runs from the neck to the lower back. The spinal bones form a canal to protect the spinal cord. Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows for any of a variety of reasons. This condition is often caused by:

Bone spurs: Osteoarthritis wear and tear on the spinal bones can lead to the formation of bone spurs growing into the spinal canal. A bone disease known as Paget’s disease, which usually affects adults, can also cause an overgrowth of bone into the spine.
Injury to the spine: Car crashes and other types of trauma can cause fracture or dislocation of one or more vertebrae. Displaced bone from a spinal fracture can damage the spinal cord. Back surgery can also cause swelling of surrounding tissues that places pressure on the nerves or spinal cord.
Slipped vertebra/disc (Spondylolisthesis)
Thickened ligaments: The ligaments that help hold the spinal bones together can thicken and become stiff with aging and bulge into the spinal canal.
Herniated discs: The discs are the soft cushions that act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae. They tend to dry out with age. Cracks in the exterior of a disc may allow soft inner material to escape and press against the nerves or spinal cord.

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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More Information on Spinal Stenosis Symptoms