Spinal stenosis (stenosis)

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The spine is composed of seven cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, five sacral vertebrae, the coccyx and the coccyx. All these vertebrae are built according to the same pattern. Between all the vertebral bodies lies an intervertebral disc. These discs increase the elasticity and range of motion of the spine. They act as a kind of shock absorber of the spine.

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A narrowing of the spinal canal can occur at any level. In the neck, narrowing usually occurs between the fourth and seventh cervical vertebrae, in the lower back usually between the second and fifth lumbar vertebrae. Because the symptoms, as well as the treatment, differ, you will find descriptions on separate pages.

The symptoms associated with stenosis in the neck and lower back are different. A narrowing in the neck can cause numbness or tingling sensations in the arms or an uncertain walking pattern. Because pressure occurs on the spinal cord, symptoms can occur in both the arms and legs. Sometimes tingling occurs when the head is bent strongly forward or backward. A narrowing at the base of the back causes pain in both legs that often gets worse when walking. There may be numbness or loss of strength. At rest and with bending or squatting, the leg pain usually disappears again.

Because the treatment as well as the follow-up process differ depending on whether the stenosis is in the neck or lower back, please read the information on separate pages.