{"id":7129,"date":"2024-12-09T11:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medirelaxa.com\/?p=7129"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:11:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:11:02","slug":"what-is-stenosis-and-how-does-it-affect-the-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/en\/wat-is-stenose-en-hoe-beinvloedt-het-de-rug\/","title":{"rendered":"What is stenosis and how does it affect the back?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stenosis, or spinal stenosis, is a condition in which the space in the spinal canal or intervertebral spaces becomes narrowed. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves, leading to pain, numbness and other symptoms in the back, legs and sometimes arms. Stenosis often occurs in older adults due to wear and tear on the spine, but can also be caused by other factors. Want to know what stenosis is and how it affects your back? More info...<\/a><\/p>\n

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What are the causes of spinal stenosis?
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  1. Wear and tear due to aging<\/strong>: The loss of flexibility in the spine and the thickening of ligaments can reduce the space in the spinal canal.<\/li>\n
  2. Osteoarthritis<\/strong>: This type of joint wear can lead to bone protrusions (osteophytes) that narrow the spinal canal.<\/li>\n
  3. Hernia<\/strong>: A bulging intervertebral disc can put pressure on nerves and contribute to stenosis.<\/li>\n
  4. Congenital anomalies<\/strong>: Some people are born with a narrower spinal canal, putting them at greater risk for stenosis.<\/li>\n
  5. Injury<\/strong>: An accident or surgery to the spine can cause scar tissue or swelling, which limits the space in the spinal canal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How does stenosis affect the back?
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