Ordinarily, you might not think too much about your spinal cord, since it’s protected by your spinal canal. But imagine what might happen if your spinal canal began to narrow around your spinal cord.

Cervical spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. If the canal narrows significantly, it can become too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can cause pressure and result ...

Cervical stenosis (CS) is the medical term for the narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical or “neck” region of the spine. In CS, the upper part of the spinal canal becomes narrowed, compressing ...

Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck. It is a common cause of neck pain and is more common in elderly patients. Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have ...

FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There is some evidence for epidural steroid injections (ESIs) reducing pain and ...

Persistent leg pain that flares up while walking and fades with rest may point to a hidden condition of the spine. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic spine surgeon Darrel Brodke, MD, about how ...

Neural foraminal stenosis occurs when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows, causing nerve irritation and ...

Spinal stenosis is a back condition that may cause difficulty walking. Exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes may improve lower back strength and posture to help manage the condition. Spinal ...

‌Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. Each one has openings that let nerves from your spinal cord pass through to other parts of the body. When these openings, called neural foramina, get narrow or ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

Researchers found that ESIs probably reduced short-term pain and disability and possibly reduced long-term disability. HealthDay News — There is some evidence for epidural steroid injections (ESIs) ...