Lumbar canal stenosis is the condition where the nerves in the lower back known as lumbar area get compressed leading the reduced flow of blood to the legs. This compression causes pain in the lower back, hips, and legs. This compression causes pain in the lower back, hips, and legs. Along with pain, patients also experience numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs. Lumbar canal stenosis can affect both older and younger individuals, though it is more common with age. Over the years, the spinal canal gradually narrows. The discs lose their sponginess, the height of the disc reduces, and hardened discs may bulge into the spinal canal, leading to nerve compression.

SYMPTOMS

Lumbar Canal Stenosis is one of the most common problem that a good spine specialist would be able to diagnose largely through the physical examination of the patient and certain investigations. Lumbar stenosis has symptoms that include:

 Lumbar canal stenosis treatment is often needed when patients experience pain, weakness, or numbness in the legs, calves, or buttocks.

 Cramping in the calves, especially during walking, which improves with rest.

 Radiating pain in one or both thighs and legs that worsens with activity.

 In some severe cases the symptoms may involve loss of motor function in the legs or, rarely, bladder and bowel control problems, which require urgent attention.

TREATMENT

Dr Sudeep Jain is one of the best spine specialist in New Delhi. Lumbar canal stenosis is one of the most common problem which the patients come with to the clinic.. Most of the younger patients get good results with conservative management that includes medicine and physiotherapy.

In cases where the compression is severe, lumbar spine surgery is may be required. Surgical options include:

 Laminectomy

 Foraminotomy

 Spinal Fusion Surgery

Most of these procedures are performed by Dr. Sudeep Jain, an experienced spinal stenosis doctor in Delhi, using minimally invasive or endoscopic techniques. His treatment helps to faster your recovery, less post-operative pain, and minimal scarring.