Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the tunnel in the vertebral column through which the spinal cord and nerve roots travel, which results in compression of those neural elements.

This can lead to pain anywhere in the spine but most often in the back and/or legs or neck and arms. It can also lead to numbness and weakness. The pain tends to be worse with walking or standing.

Most often, spinal stenosis is caused by osteoarthritis in the spinal joints and/or ligaments and degeneration of the discs in the spine.

Less often, it may be caused by genetic factors.

Dr. Rousseau performs thorough history and physical examination and reviews appropriate diagnostic imaging for spinal stenosis. He manages and treats spinal stenosis in a variety of ways including epidural steroid injections and spinal cord stimulation. When necessary, he collaborates with other specialists and physical therapists to render the best possible treatments.