Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - What is the cause and how will I get better?

[@racheljameese3166]

I have recently been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis. I've had MRI's done on my whole spine. I have weakness in my legs, along with numbness. My left leg is worse than my right. I have pain that radiates from my knee on the left side DOWN to my ankle and then on top of my foot. On my right leg I have numbness also but only around thee knee, some in my thigh and shin. I feel no back pain at all. I also was told I need knee replacements. But my surgeon is more concerned with the Stenosis. I have an appointment with a spinal surgeon next week. I really hope I don't need surgery. Thank you for explaining what spinal stenosis is and some of the treatments. I'm 63 years old and want to be able to function again.

[@KathyFuller]

Thanks so much for this clear explanation. Stenosis is such a pain, literally.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JeanieD]

This was the clearest explanation I’ve seen/heard.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

thank you so much!

[@torydz]

This doctor does absolutely the BEST spine videos on KZbin. His explanations and illustrations are fantastic.

[@stevevee4483]

I’ve been living with this for a year with no relief just bandaids like injections. Insurance is playing the war of attrition to avoid paying for surgery. Great system we have.

[@deannahigginbotham1777]

I did the shots!! Did nothing except send me to ER with heart palpitations as I have AFib. Please be aware if you are considering the injections and have AF.

[@nassine0904]

I’m having this surgery in 2 weeks. 🙏🏽I have been in more pain since my first surgery for herniated disc last February. Thank you Doctor for such clear explanation .

[@DaVisionOutdoors]

How did it go? Any relief? If so how soon did u get relief after the surgery?

[@nassine0904]

@@DaVisionOutdoors I had my 2nd surgery in December Implanted LUMBAR DECOMPRESSION & FUSION W/ INSTRUM Lumber Spine • 1164.0160 CAGE 12/08/2022 • SUB BNGF KINEX + BIOACTIVE - 10026067 12/08/2022 • SCREW 5.5X30MM VA ST 12/08/2022 Beside left leg cramps I’m doing great , no more back pain. 🙏🏽

[@SafdarHussain-cn3fr]

ALLAH sehat da apko

[@nassine0904]

@@SafdarHussain-cn3fr amen 🙏🏽🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@jdubwurtz]

How you feeling?

[@PamB81]

I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis 12 years ago. Spinal Stenosis does NOT get better only worse, especially when it starts involving the sciatic nerve. I’ve had every procedure performed several times. Epidurals, back surgery, two different SCS devices, Radiofrequency ablations several times, opiates, trigger point injections, PT. Nothing works longer than a couple of months with only a 25% relief if that. Stopped all procedures and opiates five years ago because they were killing me. Medical Marijuana and Advil are the only things keeping me sane?

[@idagenova7519]

I'm sorry. Right now, I've had several months of physical therapy, and I'm about to go the spinal injection route. I kinda think it's not going to work for me. I'm just so used to being in pain, that I can't imagine anything working anymore. Sending up prayers for you (and me!)

[@allenpardon8211]

@@idagenova7519I have had the injections and even if they do work in the beginning, it will only last so long. It would last about 2 1/2 months and I was getting them every 3 months but then it gets to where they start not working as long as I took them for a year and a half until they were only lasted 1 month and they stopped giving them to me. The way it was explained to me was, that your body starts to protect itself and start gaining fat at the injection point and starts traveling up or down the spine and puts more pressure on the nerves so good luck and I hope it goes well for you.

[@patfallon3395]

This man is a great educator. I am sure he is a great surgeon as well.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Pat.

[@davidr4523]

Dr Armaghani seems like a credible physician with strong qualifications. I was impressed that he did not rush his patients into surgery for stenosis. The other orthopedic surgeon on KZbin, Dr. Lieberman of the Phoenix Spine & Joint, basically said you were foolish if you considered any other procedure except for surgery. Dr. Lieberman even mocked people who attempted to cure themselves through exercise/physical therapy as wasting their time.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

That is troubling to hear...

[@vermin1970]

51 year old hockey player here, I have been playing for over 30 years. I have never had a back injury or even soreness or stiffness. In addition to 3 or more hockey games a week, I also strength train sever days a week. I felt like I was in my 20s until a couple of weeks ago. It started with some mild tingling in my feet, then some pain when I stood up, increasing in mornings when I first got out of bed. After some moving and stretching, I was good to go. I would then have pain throughout the day, that would disappear while I was playing hockey, I would usually feel better after that. Bowling was good too. After about a week, I tried to do some curls, I could feel whatever was wrong in my lumbar getting worse with each rep so I stopped. I've been degrading slowly every day since then. During my hockey game the next night, I started to feel sciatic pain, I had to go to the boards a couple of times and hitting the wall put me in more pain. I told my teams I had to stop for a while. Now I'm at the point where I have pain shooting down one or both of my legs so bad when I get up in the morning, that I cannot function. I did see my doctor, got a Xray, still trying to make sense of everything she saw, had to call the office back to repeat some of it. I have Stenosis, possibly in the lumbar region. I also have some SI joint problems, which I have already started therapy for on my own while I wait to see a specialist. Motrin helps some, but I can tell I'm getting worse even with that, though the pain seems more located in the lumbar now and isn't going into my legs as much. She said I had something severe going on with my third and fourth vertebrae, but I dont remember what the medical term was, Im trying to get them to call me back to let me know, or refer me to a specialist. This gives me a little hope, I went from feeling 20 to 80 almost over night.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Good luck, Noah. Hopefully when you hear back you can search this channel and find some more information regarding it.

[@mittakono9681]

I have LSS as well. I totally understand your pain brother. I suggest you try to get a prescription for physical therapy. Both of my legs used to shoot in horrible pain every 10-15 minutes at a time, but strengthening my core and legs through therapy really helped me manage the pain. We cannot be cured of this but we can try our best to manage it.

[@drsansanyi716]

@@mittakono9681 Thanks for your courage to me who suffer of it

[@flaminmongrel6955]

​@@mittakono9681 such a shame that you need priscription for physiotherapy in US in all other countries it is a primary healthcare provider.

[@susansanders4123]

That was the best video I’ve seen. I’m having a MRI in a couple of weeks and this helped me understand so much. Thank you so much. Watching from Roseburg Oregon

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TonyG-iu4td]

A very good and informative video. Dr Armaghani has an excellent Rapport. Waiting for back surgery can be a daunting prospect for many. Though his many videos clearly show ALL options available. Thank you

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You're most welcome thank you for the kind words

[@erenix3909]

i have stenosis but sitting doesnt help, in fact it causes my main butt pain.

[@farhannaadnan159]

Same with me

[@erenix3909]

@@farhannaadnan159 what are your symptoms and how do you manage it? have a good day.

[@hazaelmurray9713]

How does it affect your sex life

[@jenniporras0312]

Same for me. It causes my pelvic area to lock up and not be able to stand upright. It keeps me up all night.

[@IzaguirreC]

Sitting down is worse for your back due to the increased pressure. I’m 28 and have stenosis and it makes the pain worse. Standing up or laying in bed is better. Luckily I have the surgery next week after waiting for almost a month with pain / numbness.

[@LeonardGarrison-ov8nk]

Thank you for the excellent video! A very logical, clear, and well-structured summary. This is the first time I have really understood the root cause of my pain with possible options for treatment. Thank you, excellent!!!!

[@MsKikidarling]

Thank you for this super educative and clear video. Greatly appreciated.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gracefestejo1189]

Thank you very informative and clearly said

[@dwcar101]

Excellent presentation. So clear and helpful!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it helped!

[@olutoyinoluwole5009]

Brilliant presentation!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you so much!

[@annabelladj]

@@ArmaghaniSpine hello dr I try to reach your office but you aren’t offering any consultations? The lady told me no. I would love to hear what you think about my spine.

[@storagefindsales9469]

Ive thought for the last week that Ive been experiencing sciatica with pain starting near the hip or buttock and shoots down the leg but after alittle research and this explaination, Im leaning more toward lumbar stenosis as pain gets relieved when i sit and lean forward. I will probably make an appointment for an MRI to be sure. Great info

[@uchydesmond9534]

Thanks so much. You teachings brings lots of clarity to this things

[@andrewjeanlang5401]

I am in agony getting out of bed in the morning, my back is so painful, some days I can’t put out my feet on the floor I am in so much pain, the pain is so bad also up my back. In have an injection about every 4 months but it only seems to dull the pain for about 3 weeks, then I am back to square one. don’t know where to go next !!!!!!!

[@sandeep_srivastava]

Your video is a great source of knowledge and help us to understand our Spinal Stenosis, please if you can suggest physical therapy for Spinal Stenosis.

[@2011sonex]

I have these problem.. after long time I know about my disease . MRI show same problem ... Thanx sir

[@asaahpamelatengu2496]

Thanks

[@marybuehler8549]

I wish you had been my doctor! The doctor I saw insisted surgery was my only option. I have regretted having the surgery ever since. I have had ablations, steroid injections, and medication, nothing helped with the pain until recently. I had a trial spinal cord stimulator and for 5 wonderful day I was pain free. Unfortunately the trial had to end but I am an excellent candidate for a permanent spinal cord implant stimulator. The surgery is next month and I can hardly wait!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

good luck!

[@shiv.seeking]

Thanks for the informative video my mother is struggling with this right now

[@RuthCRucoco]

Thank you so much - I might add Homeopathy can DISSOLVE Bone Spurs which can also press on the Spinal Nerves so I've heard. I'm going to try a COMBO of that + what you've suggested as mine is getting even worse; Electric Shocks in Lower Lumbar, CONSTANT Sciatic Nerve Pain on LHS, Numbness in random spots, lack of Blood flow to Forearms and Fingers and Toes and of course Pins n Needles just to top it off lol.i lost Power in my Legs lto Stand/Walk last year & my Chiro & Acupuncture helped heaps to Walk again but condition is deteriorating/increasing lately quite rapidly, so fast it's getting worrying so I'm getting PROACTIVE to HEAL Myself 😄😄😄

[@marymannion2709]

Very interestiny and edu ational, especially as i have had surgery.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

thank you!

[@BingeWorthit]

Great channel, keep the good work.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Much appreciated!

[@seayorskivlogs418]

Thank you for sharing very informative...❤

[@nikhilbrahmbhatt2619]

Thank you for sharing valuable information, I got a better idea of what I have ❤

[@Just_MHO_thomasina]

I have this exact condition (RL4/5 stenosis with idiopathoc scolitosis after my career as a dental hygienist). Kudos to those still working in that capacity past 40... superwomen! Wow! The injection helped the numbness and leg symptoms, but the axial pain is still there. I did rest after my L4/5 injection. I think my husband... "The spine guy" does not see me as a patient... I'm the "compaining wife"! ☺️ I need to come here to find "real doctor" suggestions.... lol! Cold compresses while resting and wearing a flexible brace during necessary cleaning and chores are great ideas. Thank you! What is your opinion on nerve ablasions? I've done 1000's of hours of PT, 2 facet injections... yet continue to have this super annoying axial pain... Ce la vie.. Btw.. I love how you are exactly calibrated with my husband! Less surgery, give it time and possibly more PT! Wish there were more docs like you guys out there!

[@dthed11ms]

I had three epidural injections 4 weeks ago, and the bilateral sciatic pain has gone since, but the axial pain is excruciating at times. I've been a dentist for almost 20 years. Had to stop working a week ago. Are you able to practice? I'm devastated ATM. By the way, my spinal stenosis is congenital, first symptoms December, MRI scan end of Jan., March, I'm out of my job. I hope you are feeling better.

[@yogenpaneru9749]

what a explaination ..hats off !

[@SBMKENT]

Great video thank you!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You are most welcome

[@tonykarannn]

thanks for your work doc. good .

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You're most welcome!

[@jeanettebonilla3390]

Currently in my hospital room the CAT & MRI showed Spinal Stenosis I was recommended Lyrica physical therapy and possibly a Cortizone shot. I’ll do anything to improve my quality of life.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

best of luck!

[@mubariznaqvi1076]

Very elegant presentation,

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thanks a lot

[@henryquenin6580]

I have stage 4 kidney disease so corticosteroids and NSAIDS are prohibited.

[@jackieb8265]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

thank you so much

[@jeniferschultz5889]

I definitely have spinal stenosis omg the pain is unbearable, and yes I often several times a day I have to lean over to try to relieve the pain and having 7 herniated disc makes it even worse, it's been going on since 2008 when my ex-husband kicked me in my lower back and in 2006 he pushed my legs apart to far and caused me to have a pinched nerve and damage to my right hip wich he kept hitting on over the course of many years,and he hit me so hard it caused herniated disc in my csevicL spine

[@maplenook]

Leave him.

[@nassine0904]

😢so sorry, I’m hoping that you are no longer with such horrible person. Hope you are doing better now. 🙏🏽

[@Theanushaway]

I cried while reading this... devil in the form of human

[@metemad]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@kirameki7331]

what about severe spinal stenosis? is there solution?

[@panagiotismitkas5526]

Hello Doctor, doesn't a herniated disc causes spinal lumbar stenosis?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

yes it can contribute

[@ClaudiaRose-hq2zp]

THANK U VERY MUCH 💓 YOUR INFO IS VERY IMPORTANT & INFORMATIVE. RESPECTFULLY CR

[@gri7]

I'm 7 months into this pain. L4 L5 herniation. And stenosis. Decompression tables yoga physiotherapy chiropractor nothing's helping. I Steroid injection but that only gave me about 5 days of relief

[@TheTanelChannel]

Thank you for the great video. My mom is having insane back pain problems lately and shes 64. She had some back surgery over a decade ago and now past few years have been pretty bad for her with sharp pain in the lower back. She went to see the doctors in Finland and they said she has Spinal Stenosis. She was also prescribed pills (I do not know what kind) but she refuses to take pills.. I am trying to reason with her to take the pills but she is stubborn like a child and then cries how bad her back is.. I am so sad and angry.. I dont want her to get another back surgery, she has tried physio etc.. she is also telling her doctor she has taken the pills... I am at a loss.. finally I told her to take the goddamn pills, ask doctor to presribe new ones and tell him that she did not take them although she said she did.. I hope it will help but I cant feed her the pills because she lives in another country most of the time.. she says she is afraid of pills because they will kill her.. Im just at a huge loss of words at this point..

[@PamB81]

If those pills are opiates then she’s smarter than most! If she has access to medical marijuana she should look into the edibles. When I told my pain management doctor I was going to start using medical marijuana, he said “good, because these things (opiates) will kill you” . I got off those things five years ago and will never, ever take them again!

[@TheTanelChannel]

@@PamB81 she underwent back surgery for stenosis and has been mostly fine although still some mild back pain left but not as severe as it was before surgery.

[@mattmichael5298]

Great content! Thank you doctor!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@Tadhakes67]

That is exactly me. I have had 3 disc fused & double laminectomy. Bone infection from laminectomy which now a large area of scar tissue. Surgeries 1. Double laminectomy 2 years ago. 2. Bone infection surgery 1 week later 3. Double fusion 1 year ago 4. 6 months ago, 2 test done for oblation didn't help 7. 1 month ago the burn is in buttocks now burns down both legs hamstring area and out side of both calls. 8. Burn so intense that I fell 4 times at work. Currently taking A. Percocet 7.5 325 twice daily B. Pregablin C. Methocarbamol I'm 55 years old excellant health in all aspects except My back and 7.9 A1c diabetic. Work about 55 hours at office jservice director so no lifting at work. I have tried treadmill to keep metabolism up for my sugar issues but the burn prevents. All of this is about defeated me but trying. To top all of this. The year before laminectomy. I had 3 disc fused in my neck. I could use a little advise. Thank you

[@a.c.9993]

I hope you got some good advice and are feeling better!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

You are a true pain warrior. Right on!

[@kevinm9051]

Can spinal stenosis cause foot drop? If so, does this ever heal without surgery?

[@ruthcarrillo5872]

What is the difference between ciática and lumber stenosis ?

[@amritdiengdoh6706]

I had a posterior cervical fusion and stabilization it,s almost three month,s and still not getting any improvement my neck still feeling very weak and unable to walk and balance and as day,s pass by roll by i am feeling heavier although i am trying hard to walk how can i improve my walking ability and decrease heaviness plz suggest me so concept

[@paulyash219]

Great Doc !,well explained

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad you liked it!

[@daisies4444]

Can you please comment on whether someone who also has osteoporosis and osteoarthritis as well as DDD please as I don't think they would get better especially as their doctor has said that the spine bones are very thin and could break at any time. Many thanks.

[@barbarablackman3742]

Very informative

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@msudan1000]

central canal stenosis and spinal stenosis, both are same ?

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

thank you

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Welcome!

[@larryhagman5514]

Hi Doctor great video best explanation I have ever seen ! I am only 47 and have diagnosed with SS recently, my doctor mentioned naproxen ( Advil) but I don't want to take anti inflammatory drugs if it's just going to cone back when I stop, should or could the anti inflammatory drugs actually make a permanent physical change if I take the course thanks.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Fantastic question. Pain (in general) is caused by 2 things. Physical compression and the body's reaction to physical compression which is inflammation. Naproxen really helps with inflammation type pain. Sometimes patient's pain may be a mix of both physical compression and inflammation. If there is more inflammation causing pain compared to physical compression, things like epidural injections, naproxen, and other things like physical therapy can certainly help. Sometimes patient's pain is coming all from physical compression because none of the above things help them.

[@livenotonevil8279]

@@ArmaghaniSpine For me, NSAIDS work immediately. But my pinched nerve which exits L5/S1(?) keeps getting reinflamed every time I drive to or from work, which is only 15 minutes. Sitting is my enemy. I've been suffering like this for 4 years. Did the PT, and did several injections with no significant help. Finally the doctor just prescribed NSAIDS and Gabapebten and wished me the best. Gaba is no help and I'm afraid at my age to live on NSAIDS. I'm going to a new doctor next week to ask for his thoughts on a foraminotomy. My physical life sucks.

[@mittakono9681]

I have LSS. I used to take a ton of naproxen, but I tried to switch to a more natural pain relief through physical therapy. It really helps you strengthen your muscles and help you manage your pain.

[@ToanTheNomad]

According to the current literature, pain is also influenced psychologically as well. How you feel about your current condition will drastically impact the neural pain response as well.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@ToanTheNomadIt most certainly will affect one’s response to physical pain if the person suffering cannot sleep. It’s a viscous cycle and if a person is left in long term flight and fright mode it’s utter agony.

[@helicart]

4:00 you missed one of the most common symptoms of spinal stenosis (central stenosis, neurogenic claudication). That is lower limb muscle cramps, especially worse at night and with walking/standing++.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you for the comment. I like to use the word "discomfort" as patients can experience the symptoms of neurogenic claudication in many different ways. Cramping, numbness, tingling, burning, shooting, etc.

[@Banu-z3q]

Hi, I have lipoma myleningocele unsymtomatic. But at age 32 I started getting tingling pins and needles pain due to b12 and d3 deficiency. After taking supplements symptoms got reduced but since yesterday I feel some buzzing like feeling on the back of lumber region right side. Could you please help me

[@rodneyrice7781]

I had surgery on the spine of my neck. No I have headache, back pain, that goes into my arms and hands. Down my legs into my feet and toes. Can you please tell me what the problem is.

[@jennycarolinarodriguezgait6547]

Hi I have the same sitting standing and at bed all is worst so don’t know if do surgery I am scared is worst. Can I do sports after surgery? My live can go back to normal? Thanks

[@shristidubey7977]

Hello Doctor, my age is 20 yrs and I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis in L4-L5 . I have been undergoing treatment since last month ( steroids tablets ) and there is some improvement in my condition. Do , I stand a chance to recover without undergoing the surgery?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

The good news is based on your age and how long your symptoms have been going on for, there is about a 75% chance you can get through this without surgery. If symptoms persist for more than 3-4 months though, most will benefit with a surgery.

[@shristidubey7977]

Thank you so much, Doctor.

[@mohanasharma352]

​@@shristidubey7977,hey how are you doing now?

[@nigarsultana8126]

I have mild canal stenosis in c5 and c6 What to do

[@harshiljangid9365]

Is pedicle lengthening a good solution for stenosis ?

[@markdittbenner9949]

Thank u for the information....

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

you're most welcome!

[@AngelinaHelen-q5q]

Hello! I got lumbar stenosis! Got numbness more on my left leg, 8 days ago, I have footdrop! My doctor said, I have to undergo an operation! What if I don't want an operation, what will happen? Please, if you can advise me! Thanks! Angie from UAE!

[@chicagomike]

Really beautiful. Thanks. I have this. I did not get better yet but I am getting shot soon.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You're most welcome. Most people get better with conservative measures. Good luck!

[@thivyaravi8346]

Dr I have degenerative disc changes and facet arthropathy is demonstrated at multiple levels and spinal canal stenosis L4/5,L5/S1 level&impingement on the left L3,bilateral L4 and S1 nerve root in CT scan. When i stands and sit the pain is severe last 2 years walking also very difficult. what can i do? Is it curable?

[@alexbelardinelli5539]

I have spinal stenosis, I just did MRI and x rays, doctor wants to do surgery, I would like to have second opinion

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Get as many opinions as you need to find a surgeon that you are comfortable with. Good luck!

[@laurachamberlain9591]

Does Lordosis and a double scoliosis cause this?

[@lampushoute5580]

Hi doctor! I am just 31 and I have lumbar spinal stenosis at L2 causing sharp pain all over my legs and buttock.. Back pain is severe,, what will be the best treatment for me?

[@ToanTheNomad]

I recommend seeing a physical therapist. Either that or do your own research to learn about the kinds of exercises you need to be doing to manage this issue.

[@WhereMyChicken]

Simply outstanding. I just stared and thought, "I really track with this man's presentation! Many, many thanks.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jjkouper5163]

Dr you well spoken & even my simple brain can understand- I have one MS lesion at C4 C5 ..

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@patfain2934]

Don't deprecate yourself re:ery complicated subj:a very comic

[@sandyhebert3613]

Can ms be miss diagnost as stenosis

[@miriambaloyo8423]

take care!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@atleefeingold]

Hey Everyone! I went through a disc - decompression and spinal fusion surgery about a year and a half ago and I made this video series to hopefully help others going through the same thing! Hope it helps! kzbin.info/aero/PL_e_2CeZ89x8elOUwd7cubu_8kqYP71KM

[@INFOBITESlala]

L4-5 DISC SPACE IS MILDLY REDUCED AND THE DISC IS DESICCATED. IT SHOWS POSTERIOR EXTRUSION ASYMMETRIC TO LEFT WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF MIGRATION. IT INDENTS THE THECAL SAC, CAUSES SIGNIFICANT BILATERAL LATERAL RECESS STENOSIS (L>R) AND INDENTS BILATERAL TRAVERSING NERVE ROOTS (L>R). LEFT MILD FORAMINAL STENOSIS IS ALSO SEEN WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF EXITING NEURAL COMPRESSION.

[@fredc2344]

Is it necessary to us anti-adhesion glue in microdisectomy?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

There have been all sorts of things tried to close the hole after a microdiskectomy but none have shown to work. That's why we limit activity for 6 weeks and allow the body to scar over that hole and then lift restrictions. Lifetime chance for a reherniation is about 10%.

[@cerinaouma9499]

Informative

[@eleutheromania7910]

I just went to the ER because my sciatica was worse than ever and wasn't being alleviated by my usual exercises and meds. Found out that I have degenerative disc disease in L3 L4 & L5 and "moderate" stenosis😭😭 The pain pools in my left hip, the front of my thigh and the front of my calf... The pain never leaves! Even on meds, I just get sleepy. I have not been able to stand up straight for 3 weeks, and I can't straighten out without excruciation pain. They almost didn't want to do the MRI because they could see how painful it was. I'm COMPLETELY against surgery, but I'll probably have to get the ESI just to be able to function.. Any exercise/natural remedy suggestions??

[@furzebird]

Please don’t be scared of the surgery. I had it last year on severe stenosis, 4 sites, leg pain went immediately and I can walk for miles. This dr explains very clearly and is likely to be excellent, I’m in the UK.Hope you soon feel better!

[@eleutheromania7910]

@@furzebird I wish your doctor did house calls across the pond..😫 How long was the rehab? Or am I thinking too primitively about the invasiveness of the surgery?

[@nassine0904]

@@furzebird that’s reassuring, thanks. I’m having surgery in 2 weeks. 🙏🏽❤️

[@IzaguirreC]

Definitely get surgery. I’m relatively young and have stenosis. I have gotten injuries over time from sports and my current job lifting heavy daily.

[@jplopez489]

Well I had surgery and this is walking into surgery came out paralyzed waist down 😢 sooo not everyone is the same

[@erikabowersmith7709]

i've had 2 back fusion's and a neck fusion. so what do you do? i have stenosis leg butt neuropathy 7 knee surgery's so now what do i do? any advice would be helpful. i've had a mri and locating a neurosurgeon since mine has left the area. where are you located? thank you so much. i'm in extreme pain. i've seen a pain management doc for 20 years but no pain meds and only one kidney. any advice would be helpful

[@kathywheeler2036]

Contact Dr. Jeffery Beane at Emergortho in Greensboro NC he’s a good dr

[@elainesaunders8300]

I feel really badly for you.

[@elainesaunders8300]

Wish I could help. The doc who did my spinal.surgy was fabulous. I am.in hamilton, Ontario, Canada Dr. Mark Pahuta.

[@michaelthomas366]

I was diagnosed lumbar and cervical stenosis 2 years ago and I can fully sympathize with you.

[@lisaeaker9064]

My whole lower body goes numb after standing for 5 minutes my legs feel like noodles and I have to lean forward onto counter or if I push a cart and lean forward over it I’m ok

[@lanaofficiel4042]

Same here.

[@infamousG-Rock]

what can i do? i have 2 herniated discs, pain in my lower back l4 l5 area and my hip is killing me with sharp pain. my spinal chord is compressed half its original size and the dr said no surgery it won’t help. i’m in so much pain i just want to at least be high enough not to feel the pain. tizanidine and pregabalin are NOT helping AT ALL.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

There are some continued non operative measures such as injections that wouldn't be a bad idea if surgery has been eliminated as a possibility for you

[@deepblacksoul]

Hello, I had L4-L5 Spinal Stenosis and bidirectional hernia. I was afraid of having surgery for about 3 years. (Physical therapies, Epidural injections, Muscle relaxant injections...) But the only real solution is surgery. It will be more damaged when you have Physiotherapy. It will sand the dura membrane. and the first sign of it is loss of strength in the big toes. (Push pressure on your big toes with your hands, and try to pull your fingers towards you. One of them will definitely be weaker. This indicates that the nerve vessel leading to your foot is damaged). If there is no slippage in your spine and there is only one lumbar narrowing, definitely choose the Microsurgical Procedure. I had surgery 1 year ago. Screw or platinum was not used in my surgery. only microsurgery. No pain or damage left. I am completely healthy. Get well soon..

[@Imrankhan088]

Awesome

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@Tazz45]

Hi this is my MRI results I just saw my doctor he said to get the The Surgical Procedure is : THORACO-LUMBAR laminectomy discectomy for L5-S1. Question is if I have two herniated disks why he only doing one? He said my herniated got bigger compared to my first mri from Last year. L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal nda right neural foramen appear patent. AtL5-SI, hetr isa small left paracentral/left foraminal disc protrusion and annular tear superimposed upon adiffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. dMli inferior left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear widely patent. Thank you.

[@officialmamatoolive]

What if the main cause is from a fall which also damaged my cerical area causing painful numbness neck to hands and shocks with movement

[@dawsoncreek1546]

I have this. I’m only 32 and the pain is terrible. What can cause this in young ppl?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

at 32 it is a genetic thing. you were programmed in your DNA to have a smaller canal than average. Just like how some people are shorter and some people are taller. some people have small spinal canals and some of larger canals.

[@BIG_DRU]

I have a build up on my spine which my neurosurgeon just calls it the black thing…..is his the ligament thickening you mentioned or calcium build up or arthritis……

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Yes, it is the ligament thickening. Sometimes that ligament can start to calcify or start to form bone fragments inside the ligament as years go on.

[@BIG_DRU]

@@ArmaghaniSpine Is there a treatment to stop the ligament and calcification on the Spine.....

[@vibham7032]

Hello sir,I'm 25 and obese. I'm have been diagnosed disc dessication at L4,L5 level with posterolateral disc protrusion and AP 6mm diameter of residual soft tissue spinal canal with spinal stenosis. I have symptoms of sciatica, buttock pain. Should I go for surgery? Thank you sir,please reply

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

if you are obese the best thing you can do as hard as it is, is it lose weight as that decreases your risks for infection considerably.

[@vibham7032]

@@ArmaghaniSpine Thank you sir

[@omaidareyes2761]

Please Doc explain to me what is lumbar spinal stonosis And what Is SCOLIEOSISE AND NEROPATHY???????????????PLEse Help!!!

[@paulsedillo222]

I can't walk n have5 different MRI

[@rossdickens]

Narrowing of the spine.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

yes that is another description of spinal stenosis

[@KennethFKlein]

I have stenosis and I could go for those steroid shots daily lol

[@emanuelabisconcin8292]

In italiano grazie.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@SuperSandeep009]

His answer was Epidural Injections and Surgery.

[@musicgirl8152]

😊

[@serkigiwa7706]

Dear Doctr. Pls advise I had an X-ray that showed mild lumbar straightening due to muscle spasm and no degenerative disease and also an MRI that showed mild cervical straightening but every other findings are okay. I am confused because I feel Dull ache on my lumbar spine and burning sensations down to my feets and also tingling sensations.. then on my cervical spine I also have been experiencing burning sensations on my arm and tingling on my shoulder blade and sometimes it hurts. This started on just one side but have affected both arm as well. I stopped having neck pain and all.but the burning is still there am confused and scared • all my doctors are saying my neck spine is narrowing and hitting on my nerves that’s why am having sensations . Please explain

[@theresageiger584]

Omg

[@goldentedd2297]

Am i the only 15 year old who broke his spine in the gym?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

No this happens from time to time to the best of us

[@theresageiger584]

Are you crazy Anni inflammatory drugsvharm the liver

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

they don't affect the liver, they can affect the kidneys if you don't have normal renal function.

[@garydryland3765]

There's a reason it's called. Medical PRACTICE You don't really know why our backs hurt so much 🙄

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

no and anyone who says they do are exaggerating their clinical acumen