SOMA Living October 2022

FROM THE DOCTOR

WHAT IS SPINAL STENOSIS?

Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spaces in your spine, can compress your spinal cord and nerve roots exiting each vertebrae. Spinal stenosis may be caused by age, herniated disks, thickened ligaments between vertebrae, tumors, and spinal injuries. Or, one of the most common causes of spinal stenosis is osteoarthritis. Over time, the wear on the joints between the vertebrae caused by arthritis creates a shrinking of the spinal canal. In some cases, spinal stenosis is asymptomatic for the patient. The canal narrows, but does not put pressure on the spinal cord itself. When the narrowing does put pressure on the spinal cord, symptoms can occur in two major areas — the cervical spine and lumbar spine. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: Cervical Stenosis Symptoms • Numbness or tingling in the limbs or extremities • Weakness in the limbs, hands, or feet • Issues with walking or balance • Neck pain • Bowel or bladder problems in severe cases Lumbar Stenosis Symptoms • Numbness or tingling in the feet or legs • Weakness in feet or legs • Pain or cramping in one or both legs after standing for extended periods that eases when you bend over • Back pain Minor pain can be treated through over-the-counter painkillers, but they only offer temporary relief and can mask more severe injury. If your symptoms are moderate to severe, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve pressure from the spine and open the spinal canal. However, there are other options. Holistic and non-invasive chiropractic adjustments could be the answer to pain caused by spinal stenosis. Adjustments created through spinal manipulation realign your spine and relieve pressure from the joints. Over time, with regular care, the symptoms you experience from spinal stenosis may lessen or even go away. If you’ve been experiencing pain from possible symptoms of spinal stenosis, the specialists at South Orange Chiropractic Center are ready to help you take steps on the path to recovery. With state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment, our chiropractors will help relieve your symptoms and get you feeling better.

Meet the Natural Pain Relievers at South Orange Chiropractic Center Moving people from pain to wellness. Dr. Stephen Levine • Dr. Mark Roczey • Dr. Mark Sielski 60 First Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 973-761-0022 Go to SouthOrangeChiropractic.com to download our FREE E-book on Health and Wellness

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Stephen Levine D.C. South Orange Chiropractic Center SouthOrangeChiropractic.com Phone: 973.761.0022 Email: Docdad230@aol.com

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