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A-Z of Injuries

Back - Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis means narrowing of the surround the nervous tissue in the lower back, the spinal cord and nerve roots that emerge from the spine. Because flexion gives relief from the symptoms individuals may walk with a slight stoop forward.

Signs & symptoms:

  • Low back pain
  • Sciatica, buttock pain, leg pain
  • Cramping leg pain and pain on standing and walking.