What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs as the spinal canal narrows, restricting or compressing the nerve roots and spinal cord. According to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), spinal stenosis is typically caused by osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Bony overgrowth from osteoarthritis, thickening of a ligament in the back, and bulging discs can contribute to the condition.

Spinal stenosis has been in the news recently because Carrie Ann Inaba, one of the judges on Dancing With the Stars, needed surgery to correct the condition. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal stenosis in What Is Spinal Stenosis?

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