Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Topic Overview For Low Back Pain - Brace Support Can Help! - Special Report

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Do you have low back pain that just won't go away?

Do you have lower back problems and you think it might be lumbar spinal stenosis?

This free information can help teach you about lumbar spinal stenosis and ways to help treat the pain. One of the best ways for you to treat back pain is with the use of a well designed back support. There are many which you can buy, but we will not push a brand name here. First lets talk about what could be causing your back pain.

1.) What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

The term lumbar spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the an individual's spinal canal. This happens when the growth of bone or other tissue (or possibly the combination of the two) reduces the size of the opening in the spinal bones. Unfortunately, when this occurs, a squeezing effect can happen and this will irritate the nerves associated with the spinal cord. This can result in pain, numbness, or even weakness which is usually located in the thighs, legs, feet or even the buttocks. It can also squeeze and irritate the spinal cord itself. This may cause pain, numbness, or weakness, most often in the legs, feet, and buttocks.

2.) What is the Cause of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

A.) Changes in the size and shape of the spinal canal due to age
B.) The connective tissues (ligaments) get thicker.
C.) Bony spurs can push on the spinal cord due to Osteoarthritis.
D.) Discs located between the vertebrae may migrate backward into the canal.

3.) How is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treated?

Surgery is reserved for severe cases. Many times mild to moderate symptoms can be treated conservatively with pain medications, exercise and the use of physical therapy (PT). Your physician may also give you a spinal shot of corticosteroids to help reduce inflammation.

4.) Back Braces For Pain Reduction & Increased Stability

The use of a well designed low back brace can really help to decrease pain and increase your stability levels. You can often times hide them quite easily under everyday clothing. Many of the people that we talk to indicated that their brace can almost instantly help to reduce their pain and make them feel much more stable as well. When you compare the price of a back brace to having surgery, or multiple sessions of physical therapy to get you pain relief, the answer becomes obvious that these braces should not be overlooked.