Sometimes pressure on nerves in the lumbar region can lead to more serious issue which is known as cauda equine syndrome. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a Neurosurgeon in Dubai for further treatment
Diagnosis made through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan but you may need additional scans for lumbar canal stenosis surgery.
CT scan and X-rays of your lumbar spine may show bone growths called spurs that push the spinal nerves or lead to the narrowing of the spinal cord.
Other studies- A bone scan, myelogram, and EMG (an electrical test of muscle activity) may be required as clinically indicated.
Physical therapy helps to strengthen your back, and leg muscles.
Medicines- Medicines include anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant drugs that relieve pain and swelling, and Local steroidal injections that reduce swelling.
When there is severe canal stenosis or when the medical treatment and physiotherapy are not improving your pain, you may need to undergo Spine surgery.
If you have been diagnosed to have lumbar canal stenosis and have been advised surgery, Consult a Spine Surgeon in Dubai from a surgeon for lumbar canal stenosis to explore all the treatment options.
Get regular back strengthening exercises- Exercises strengthen the muscles that support the lower back and maintain your spine flexible. Aerobic exercises including cycling, walking, and most importantly swimming is all good for your back.
Maintains good posture- learn how to sit and stand properly.
Maintain a healthy weight- excess weight put excessive stress on your back and can lead to lumbar spinal stenosis.
Classic symptoms of lumbar canal stenosis include leg pain, cramping, or weakness that worsens with walking or standing and improves with sitting or bending forward (neurogenic claudication). Back pain may also be present. It most commonly affects adults over 50 and is caused by age-related narrowing of the spinal canal.
Lumbar disc herniation is caused by a disc bulging and pressing on a nerve root, usually causing acute pain. Lumbar canal stenosis is caused by gradual narrowing of the spinal canal from bone spurs, thickened ligaments, or disc degenerationproducing chronic symptoms that worsen with activity. Both can cause sciatica but have different underlying mechanisms.
Surgical options include lumbar decompression (laminectomy) to widen the spinal canal, and if instability is present, spinal fusion (PLIF or TLIF). Dr. Rajeswaran performs minimally invasive decompression in appropriate cases, which reduces muscle damage and speeds up recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
Department of Neurosurgery - Zulekha Hospital, First Floor - Block B - 204th Rd, Al Nahda - Al Nahda 2 - Dubai
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