Stenosis

There are two types of stenosis: lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis. Lumbar stenosis is a degenerative condition, resulting in a narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal. This narrowing diminishes the space for the neural vascular elements in the lumbar spine, which causes symptoms such as radiating pain and numbness in the buttock, legs, feet. 

Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. This narrowing results in compression of the spinal cord and the nerve roots, which affect its functioning. This causes symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the arms, hands and fingers. Chiropractic care helps to heal and prevent (recurrence of) stenosis.