Spinal Stenosis Of Neck Symptoms (Cervical Spinal Stenosis)

[@paulristow9066]

Glad to see a doctor with common sense about this problem.

[@More4Life]

Glad you liked the video.

[@imveryhungry112]

I have severe arthritis in my neck and back. Honestly, for anyone else with this problem, you got to start going to the gym. Every day. Or multiple days a week. Its the only way to really manage it. Unless you just start getting spine fusions, which often times make the pain worse. Trust me, once you get 40 if you dont work out AT ALL unless your very lucky your going to start having a LOT of pain in your back and in other places. You have to keep yourself strong or your going to have pain sooner or later unless your very lucky and have amazing genetics. Get a GOOD physical therapist to work with for a few months to show you how to exercise without pain. And then once you learn from them, join a gym and start making it part of your daily routine. Sorry but if you dont do this you will have many health problems as you age, unless you are genetically superior to begin with.

[@More4Life]

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice.

[@jodimathiasen958]

I have this problem.. I've always been active but it gets harder to do.. so now I walk 5 days a week for pain relief and sleep.. exercising is most important.. I'm almost 60 and have had this problem for over 8 years..

[@imveryhungry112]

@jodimathiasen958 sorry to hear. It does suck. Pain sucks. We just got to do our best. Have you tried steroid injections In your neck? I've had friends who have gotten those once or twice for years and it helps them.

[@SloopyDog]

I am 76 years old. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in my cervical spine and lumbar spine when I was 57. The specialist said I was too old for an operation, instead, I was given several years of physio and traction. The traction did help, however, the physio departments stopped doing traction and my physio was also stopped. I now have severe spinal stenosis in my lumbar spine and cervical spine. I can not walk very well, I fall easily. I have stiffness in my hands and I also lose the use of my left hand and my left leg. Walking is painful and my joints lock. My neck is very painful and I am unable to look up, my head is bent forward and I can not straighten it up. I am seeing a specialist in a few weeks, however, at my age, I don't hold out much hope that they will be able to help me. I can only hope they can as life is unbearable as I also have heart disease and I require shoulder joint replacement. I have already had one replaced in my left shoulder.

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time. Hope you're able to find a solution.

[@SloopyDog]

@@More4Life ❤

[@sherrywoods1011]

My goodness you broke my heart God bless you honey

[@bestiefswlady5251]

@@SloopyDog. I hope you’re able to find some type of relief. It sounds like walking, standing sitting and possibly even sleeping might be painful. I have cervical foraminal stenosis as well as some central canal stenosis of the cervical region, but I don’t really feel affects in the lumbar at all - definitely the thoracic area though. I’m in my mid-50s. I kind of like to do what I can to slow this down, but even managing to work part time is already difficult. I can’t imagine what it would be like to also have weakness in the legs and dropping things with lumbar problems - please keep us updated if you wish -

[@samaelmartinus3273]

Damn bro..I'm 42 and just gmfound out I have did and severe cervical stenosis! I'm only fkn 42! This sux. I hope and pray it doesn't get worse. Been in and out the hospital for presyncope for looking up. Etc

[@realityczar5739]

More info than I’ve ever gotten before. Thank you. MRI shows Cervical spinal stenosis - C5 C6. Numbness in arms keeps me up at night. Elbow pain. Weak arms and pain in arms. I’m trying to find alternatives to ACDF surgery.

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear about your situation. Here's a video that may give you some ideas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mni5oXmBm6-mhMk. I'd suggest finding a good manual physical therapist in your area to see if there are non-surgical options that could help you.

[@AE-yt4lx]

Thank you I think I have the same exact thing

[@sherrywoods1011]

@@AE-yt4lx me too. 71 i am

[@AndyL940]

There is no alternative.. if you don’t have surgery your nerves will suffer permanent damage

[@dannramirez9]

This totally empowered me in understanding how to take my healing into my own hands!!!! Just started physical therapy for moderate to severe cervical stenosis. Although, I have a great trainer, I liked your explanation on how each movement affects the different types of stenosis. Thank you

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@rrkatamakata7874]

i am a 22 year old with neck hernia (C34 C45) ,calcification, early stage of scoliosis, military neck and finally osteophyte on my neck. I dont have any numbness in my hands but i got a lot of pain in side of right neck and whole shoulder area. I've been struggling from pain i've eased it with pain killers for 5 months until i actually got the diagnosies from an orthopedist and also for second opinion a physiotherapist after that 30 session of physical threapy and now i can say i am %80% pain free. The main reason why i got those problems were i've had an forward head posture and weightlifting with bad form due to my forward head posture. I've always take care of my back disks but never thought of possibility of my neck. Hopefully i can fully recover it within 2-4 years according to my doctor. Take care of your body you'l never know when you are going to have bad times :)

[@jlynn6445]

Thank you I will try these glad you added note if you have degenerative disc disease that one won't be good for you but this one will.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Here's another video about degenerative disc disease in the neck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOVY4yDqsyFf6s

[@Fatma-mx6cc]

Good to hear, my physical therapist said the same thing you said, and gives me exercises like you explain.

[@bernadineoconnell9707]

This is the best education video I have seen. As a nurse and a patient, it has benefited me greatly. Excellent doctor. Thank you so much. You are amazing.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@bensmithy4279]

Just been diagnosed with Foraminal steonis in C5,6 & 7 area. The pain subsided due to side Bending of neck to right side (for left side) and also taking daily ibuprofen. Thanks for the video

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@dalenemarie]

Thanks doctor. I can’t get any information from my doctors here.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful

[@RuthanneSimms]

Had 13 hour surgery in May 2023, in Australia. Level 4 to 7 front and 3 to 7 back. Recovering slowly.

[@More4Life]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@favour1383]

Doc. you have great teaching skills. Thanks a trillion for sharing Sir. 🎉❤

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@Marge-ji2ic]

Agree 100%! You are a great teacher & explain things thoroughly in a manner people can understand!

[@MichaelNelson-tz2hv]

Excellent video, very useful info, thanks

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@marijabu]

Very helpful!!! Thank you.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@newyorkdiva3]

Thanks for the information

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@David-lp2fv]

Really helpful. I hadn’t connected the numbness in my forefinger with a 3 month neck problem. Potentially I think my workstation is causing me to lean forward and compress the nerve as you described. I’ll try and re posture and see what happens. Any recommended stretches ? Thank you.

[@More4Life]

Here's a video on pinched nerves in the neck with some stretches that may help. but it's best to get it checked out in person to get a solution that's specific to your situation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mni5oXmBm6-mhMk

[@dalenemarie]

Thanks doctor. I wish you were my doctor.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@dennisvsgjourney2807]

I was just diagnosed with severe foraminal stenosis. I was told that I had a bone spur and pinched nerve. I start my PT tomorrow morning. I have been in alot of pain lately in my neck.

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with your PT.

[@mariascott8493]

My mom was just diagnosed with this today...stenosis of the neck...she cant feel her right side and has drop foot.. I feel terrible for her

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. I don't know anything about your mom's case other than what you've said, but if I heard of a patient with those symptoms, I'd be highly suspicious of a stroke. The neck usually doesn't cause drop foot or numbness of the entire right side. I'm not saying that she did have one, but it would be worth checking with her doctors to make sure they've ruled that out.

[@amanbedi1]

Great video. Thank you

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Excellent educational video thank you from Scotland 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@More4Life]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patriciahandy8447]

Already had surgery on C5-7. Also L4-5

[@solprovidermusic]

How are you feeling? Have you been able to return to any physical activity?

[@samaelmartinus3273]

​@@solprovidermusicthat can't be good😮

[@Achala148]

What are your thoughts on these endoscopic cervical surgeries where they can deal with osteophytes, stenosis, vertebrae and disc? They appear simple and safe and only a day procedure. Is it worth having that before things get too bad?

[@More4Life]

Any surgery on your neck is inherently dangerous. There is a risk of stroke, paralysis, not coming out of anesthesia, etc. The risks are small, but real. I can't tell you what you should do, but for myself, I wouldn't do it UNTIL things got really bad as a last resort.

[@AndyL940]

@@More4Lifethen you’ve suffered irreversible nerve damage

[@alfred576]

Thank you for this excellent video. What exercises do you recommend for cervical facet joints, in other words opening them up?

[@More4Life]

Pretty much the same things mentioned at 7:09 The same things that open the neural foramen open the facet joints as well. Here's another video that may help though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOVY4yDqsyFf6s

[@jodimathiasen958]

Yes for years now.. They have stopped working since May. Omw to the Neurosurgeon...

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. Good luck!

[@michaelthomas366]

I get occipital headaches from my stenosis. What cani do?

[@More4Life]

Here's a video about headaches caused by neck problems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2alm2mmo9Z4l7s

[@vjoletasimoni7692]

Hi is possible to tech this condition including muscles , face pain. Please in positive way like this. Thanks ❤

[@More4Life]

I'm not sure I understand your question. Were you asking about information on facial pain... like TMD?

[@jamesDoran-j1d]

is cervical spine canal measuring 0.6 or o.7 cm concerning?

[@More4Life]

Less than 1.0 cm (10mm) is considered spinal stenosis. As to if it's concerning, that's something you'll need to discus with your doctor based on your symptoms and it's progression over time (i.e. is it getting worse?). Good luck!

[@jenniferlee9029]

Is this the same as a pinched nerve? Thanks ❤

[@More4Life]

Technically no, but in practice, yes. Stenosis means the space where the nerves comes out is more narrow. The downstream effect of that is often that the nerve gets pinched. Stenosis can also refer to arrowing around the spinal cord.

[@JustDontMove111]

Will non dual realisation make any difference to this?

[@More4Life]

I'm not incredibly familiar with that philosophy so I can't speak to that directly. What I can say is that the motor responses such as weakness, walking problems, etc likely would not be affected. However, pain, in the scientific sense, is the brain's interpretation that there is a threat of actual or potential tissue damage. So in that respect, altering the way you think about the sensations coming from your spine may actually decrease the pain (perceived threat level), but it likely wouldn't affect weakness.

[@krishnajo8603]

Yes same symptoms I have In this condition can I do weight training Dr

[@More4Life]

In most cases, yes to some extent, but as to how heavy, that depends on the severity. Certainly keep the weight light enough that it doesn't aggravate your symptoms. It's also probably a good idea to avoid exercises that compress your neck such as a back squat where you have a bar resting on your shoulders or heavy shrugs or deadlifts. *Note: Don't use this as a substitute for getting your condition checked out by a healthcare professional in person.

[@RitaSchroeder-op9wk]

What if you have ischemic blood vessel disease in your brain and spondylosis, the other day I felt a splintering pain in my pelvis and today I was up for awhile not setting down and for no apparent reason my thigh goes numb for about 4 minutes

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. There's no easy answer to give you online. That's something that needs to be carefully managed under the care of your doctor.

[@facelesssman]

Thank you!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@More4Life]

You're welcome!

[@willyloman3604]

Thanks for the explanation, Dr. Its only at night during sleep where I experience numbness in my right hand (thumb, Index and middle fingers) and my left hand (ring and pinky only), also experience slight neck pain when lying on left side, on and off for a few months. I'll be seeing my orthopedic dr, but does this sound like potential Cervical Stenosis? It's the numbness that has me more concerned, thanks!

[@More4Life]

It could be that. Using a supportive pillow may help if it's mostly at night. Additionally, the thumb, index, middle pain could be carpal tunnel as well. Here's a video about carpal tunnel syndrome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqLWlniLgNx0fqc Here's another video about the various causes of numbness and tingling in the fingers and hands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inncd2icqJaEh5I Still make sure to get it checked out in person though.

[@willyloman3604]

@@More4Life Awesome, thanks again!

[@micshell]

Can give u vertigo or lightheadedness. I have central canal

[@More4Life]

It can cause vertigo or lightheadedness. That's not the only cause, but if you are having those symptoms, it would be good to alert your doctor about them.

[@micshell]

@More4Life oh yes told them about it. They don't do anything about it

[@suminkisses]

Is it possible to have neck muscle tightness when I have bilateral foraminal stenosis? its in my c4-c7 area

[@More4Life]

It's common to have neck muscle tightness along with foraminal stenosis.

[@suminkisses]

@@More4Life I see, thank you! I have not seen many people with foraminal stenosis say they have muscle tightness so I wanted to confirm. Thank you! I also have face tightness as well. Is it possible to have facial tightness?

[@More4Life]

It is possible, but you'd want to check with your doctor about what is causing the facial tightness.

[@DougHanson2769]

I heard that Chin tucks exasperate the pain and problem?

[@More4Life]

It's more the improper execution of chin tucks can the problem worse. The way it is shown at 4:15 is the correct way to do it. The way shown at 4:28 is the incorrect way to do it and should be avoided.

[@bmp713]

My MRI showed from C5-C7 moderate to severe canal narrowing with cord flattening, bilateral foraminal narrowing, and disc osteophyte complexes. All these focused around a reversed neck curve right at C5-C6 clearly pressing on my spinal cord. Numbness on my fingers is the most obvious symptom, but also neck pain and tingling between shoulder blades, and subtle symptoms like unsteady hands and slight balance issues. My neurologist also said I had a positive Hoffman. What does it mean that extending my neck backward greatly aggravates the numbness on my fingertips, and the neck pain? Is this a sign of nerve root compression Radiculopathy or from cord compression from Myelopathy?

[@More4Life]

According to what you've written, it sounds like both: "moderate to severe canal narrowing with cord flattening, bilateral foraminal narrowing" "Canal narrowing with cord flattening" = cord compression myelopathy "foraminal narrowing" = nerve root compression radiculopathy Note: asking your neurologist would be the best option since they've actually seen the MRI. Good luck!

[@bmp713]

@@More4Life Thank you for your quick response. I guess what I am asking is how to tell if the numbness on my fingers greatly worsening from bending my neck is because of the cord compression or because of the radiculopathy? If its from the cord compression it seems surgery would be much more urgent given my other symptoms. And thank you for this video. It is what convinced me to get the MRI immediately.

[@More4Life]

@@bmp713 either / both could cause it. As to how urgent surgery is, again, that's really probably a conversation to have with your neurologist. In the meantime, it probably makes sense to avoid doing things that make it worse.

[@marnitransport253]

Thank you kindly. Is stenosis meant to feel like your neck is instable??? like a bowling ball siting on pencil????

[@More4Life]

Not necessarily. Neck instability is an indicator of weak neck stabilizing muscles, particularly the deep neck flexors. That can happen either with or without stenosis. It's more likely that instability would lead to stenosis than stenosis leading to instability.

[@marnitransport253]

@@More4Life Thank you so much. God bless

[@racheldahliamusic]

What about c5 c6 c7 total disc no longer existing?? I'm having some CRAZY drunk like moments. Including shaky feet and ankles when standing up!

[@More4Life]

That definitely warrant getting immediate medical attention. Whether its pinched nerves or blood flow to the brain, it's something worth getting checked out sooner rather than later.

[@TraumaGuru74]

I am only 49 years old and have advanced arthritis and spinal stenosis in my neck. Basically I have it all over. Prior USAF COMBAT RESCUE. I LIVE IN PAIN ALL DAY. Here is the major glitch in surgery for me: I am a competitive bodybuilder and I refuse to get a fusion. Reason: it always goes bad in the end because the other vertebrae deteriorate as well. Eventually you have rods. I would rather do pain management-opiates. Don’t care. I want total mobility

[@timclark2925]

I believe I have Cervical spinal stenosis but evidently not alot is showing on the MRI's; because the neurologist doesn't think I have a big problem. However my symptoms are terrible and getting worse; and my symptoms seem to come and go with weather changes; as crazy as that sounds. My symptoms are neck pain; numb hand, hot flashes or red face is a new ugly symptom along with sweating, heart palpitations, some dizziness and a dull burning like back pain.....These symptoms do come and go with the weather but they definitely seem to be getting worse over time...scary stuff.....any thoughts? thanks!

[@More4Life]

@@timclark2925 can't tell you exactly what it is, but make sure to rule out heart and vascular problems, especially since getting palpitations and dizziness.

[@timclark2925]

@@More4Life thanks for the quick response....I have gone to cardiologist and my heart checked out fine....I know just enough to be dangerous but I've heard cases where nerve problems can cause cardio symptoms as well? thanks for helping people....I subscribed to the channel

[@timclark2925]

@@More4Life I ran across the following case study........This report presents the case of a 73-year-old male with cervical stenosis, with a longstanding history of “hot flashes” accompanied by dizziness, flushing and diaphoresis, and palpitations. The patient was evaluated extensively by cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology with no treatable pathology determined aside from the patient’s cervical stenosis. The patient was diagnosed with autonomic dysreflexia caused by cervical spinal stenosis and underwent anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) at the stenotic C5-C6 level. He found near complete resolution of his autonomic symptoms.

[@More4Life]

@@timclark2925 thanks for sharing this comment. It's likely to help other out. I literally just copied and pasted your symptoms from your first comment into google ("neck pain; numb hand, hot flashes or red face is a new ugly symptom along with sweating, heart palpitations, some dizziness and a dull burning like back pain") and dysautomomia was one of the first things that popped up. Here's one link that gave a good explanation of what causes it: caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/symptoms-dysautonomia/ And another on cervical spondylosis and palpitations: www.neurolutions.com/about-stroke/understanding-cervical-spondylosis-and-heart-palpitations-connections-and-implications-for-stroke-risk/ Again, you'll have to follow up with your own doctor to get it checked out for sure

[@timclark2925]

@@More4Life thanks for great info....

[@TheWackler]

I can't stop laughing I thought the chair creaking was his neck at first

[@TheWackler]

Good video tho

[@More4Life]

Glad you liked the video. I never noticed the thing about the chair.

[@tresamonson7659]

Do any of you get alot of dizziness and nausea with cervical stenosis?

[@tresamonson7659]

I have a bulging disc at 2-3 and 5-6.

[@More4Life]

Dizziness and nausea are cranial nerve signs, which could be (might not, but could be) an indicator that your brainstem isn't getting sufficient blood flow. It would be a good idea to see your doctor about those symptoms sooner rather than later.

[@derek19201]

Was this guy a wrestler?

[@nemesisgaming5434]

I'm 52 and they're telling me that sugicly fussing my neck is My only option

[@AndyL940]

Perhaps learning to spell may help

[@nemesisgaming5434]

@@AndyL940 ohhh, you're one of those people.

[@johnnyc.holmes4251]

Another fucking chiropractor!

[@larryprimeau5885]

people have successful surgery all the time whether it's fusion and/or laminectomy. successful rate for cervical stenosis is 95%. what are talking about? you should have your MD revoked. wait a minute. You're just another ignorant chiropractor.

[@More4Life]

I don't normally respond to comments like this, but for the purpose of informing the public properly, yes success rates are 86-99% depending on the study, but even a 5% failure rate (5 out of every 100) can have some serious consequences when you're talking about the neck. According to a 2020 systematic review: "The overall rates of complications were as follows: dysphagia 5.3%, esophageal perforation 0.2%, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy 1.3%, infection 1.2%, adjacent segment disease 8.1%, pseudarthrosis 2.0%, graft or hardware failure 2.1%, cerebrospinal fluid leak 0.5%, hematoma 1.0%, Horner syndrome 0.4%, C5 palsy 3.0%, vertebral artery injury 0.4%, and new or worsening neurological deficit 0.5%." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32309668/ The purpose of this video was to inform the lay public - people who are confused and scared about their symptoms - what might be going on and that there are a variety of options short of surgery. There are definitely people for whom surgery is needed (as a last resort). And again, most of the time it's successful, but like any surgery, it comes with risks and an appropriate risk/benefit analysis needs to be considered. By the way, I'm a physical therapist, not a chiropractor. Enjoy your day. ✌

[@AndyL940]

Your description of instability is dreadful. Anyone who has cervical instability needs surgery

[@douglaspaterson5269]

A big bully Richturd Wilson beat me across the upper back on a school bus when I was fourteen and it caused the problems i have now at sixty.😢

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that.

[@douglaspaterson5269]

@@More4Life Way it goes.🙈🙉🙊

[@pauldavies5322]

Thanks for your advice

[@More4Life]

You're welcome