Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal. This can develop as you age from drying out and shrinking of the disk spaces. (80% of the disks are made up of water) If this happens, even a minor injury can cause inflammation of the disk and put pressure on the nerve. You can feel pain anywhere along your back or leg(s) that this nerve supplies.
Related Images
• Sciatic Nerve
• Skeletal Spine
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spine Supporting Structures
• Vertebra, Cervical (Neck)
• Vertebra, Lumbar (Low Back)
• Vertebra, Thoracic (Mid Back)
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• Nonspecific Back Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
Review Date : 6/4/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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