{"product_id":"2940046469318","title":"Spinal Stenosis And Pinched Nerve A Simple Guide to These conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPINAL STENOSIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLumbar Spinal Stenosis is a condition due to the narrowing of the spinal canal either in the central part or peripheral (lateral) to the side in the nerve root canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis results in pain in one leg without back pain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery one can get Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe age of onset is usually in the late 40's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also more common in men than women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Spinal Stenosis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe causes of lumbar spinal stenosis are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Congenital - in born narrowing of the spinal canal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Acquired\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Carrying heavy objects improperly with the back instead of the knees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Trauma or injury to the spine or pelvic bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Staying in crouched or seated positions for too long\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The onset is usually gradual with bouts of back pain and stiffness over weeks or months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Early morning stiffness and pain occurs, and then wears off during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. It gradually affects the lower limbs with pain and stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Typically there is low back pain radiating to the buttocks and leg which is aggravated by activity especially walking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigns:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 .Physical signs are not present in early cases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. There may be a Simian stance (like a monkey) with flexion at the hips and knees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Spinal movements are restricted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Motor, sensory and reflex abnormalities present in one or both lower limbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Sphincter impairments may be present rarely\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePINCHED NERVE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pinched nerve occurs when there is too much pressure applied to a nerve by other surrounding tissues such as bones, muscles or tendons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pressure affects the nerve's function causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pinched nerve can occur anywhere in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an example, a herniated disk in the lumbar spine may press on a nerve root causing severe pain that radiates down the back of the leg (sciatica).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly a pinched nerve in the wrist can lead to pain and numbness in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadiculopathy refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly (a neuropathy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis can result in nerve pain, weakness, numbness or difficulty controlling specific muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a radiculopathy the problem occurs at or near the root of the nerve, along the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever the pain or other symptoms often radiate to the part of the body served by that nerve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor example, a nerve root impingement in the neck can produce pain and weakness in the forearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpingement in the lower back or lumbar-sacral spine can manifest with symptoms in the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe radicular pain that results from a radiculopathy should not be confused with referred pain, which is different both in mechanism and clinical features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyradiculopathy refers to the condition where more than one spinal nerve root is affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Pinched Nerve?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompression on the nerve is the main cause of Pinched Nerve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Bone or cartilage such as a herniated lumbar spinal disk that compresses a nerve root causing sciatica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Muscle or tendons which are swollen may be the cause of pressure of the median nerve of carpal tunnel syndrome within the tunnel,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Enlarged bone that narrows the carpal tunnel,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A thickened and degenerated ligament in the carpal tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe injury may result from compression, constriction, or stretching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny compression of the nerve causes inflammation of the nerve and disrupts the nerve's function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174663143664,"sku":"2940046469318","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046469318_p0.jpg?v=1764001518","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046469318","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}