Is Spinal Lumbar Stenosis Curable

When you are suffering from chronic pain, as can be caused by spinal lumbar stenosis, it can feel like there is no hope in sight. This feeling can become even more pervasive if you have to try several treatments before finding relief. However, spinal lumbar stenosis is quite treatable, and the majority of patients are able to find relief from their symptoms.

About Spinal Lumbar Stenosis

Spinal lumbar stenosis occurs when the spinal canal in the lower back becomes narrower than usual. This can start to press up against the nerves that run through the lower back, causing symptoms like pain, muscle weakness, or numbness. The symptoms may manifest in the lower back itself, or in the legs.

Spinal stenosis can be caused by a number of different conditions that occur when either the vertebrae or the discs of the spine are damaged. Some common causes include:

• Herniated and bulging discs
• Sponylolithesis
• Bone spurs
• Vertebral fractures

Treatment Options

Often, treatments for this and other spine conditions focus not on "curing" the underlying condition, but on treating symptoms of pain and inflammation. For example, take the case of a herniated disc: most treatments, like physical therapy and medication, relieve symptoms and inflammation, but leave the underlying herniation intact. Only when conservative treatments fail, or when symptoms are very severe, will more intensive options be considered.

There are also a number of cutting-edge treatments that may be used as an alternative to surgery. For example, doctors have seen a lot of success with methods like laser spine surgery, stem cell therapy, and nerve stimulation.

Through one or more treatment methods, the vast majority of stenosis patients are able to get long-term relief from symptoms like pain and muscle weakness. As anyone who suffers from chronic pain can attest, this relief dramatically improves the patient's health and quality of life.

Only a doctor can determine the best treatment for your spinal stenosis, based on your symptoms, the underlying cause, and a number of other factors. To schedule a consultation about treatment for your back pain, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.