Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in people older than 50. Younger people with a spine injury or a narrow spinal canal are also at risk. Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis.
Some people with spinal stenosis may not have symptoms. Others may experience pain, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and increased pain with walking. Symptoms can worsen over time. Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis.
