Understanding Cervical Spinal Stenosis- a form of Spinal Stenosis

In the previous posts, have discussed about Spinal Stenosis as a problem- its symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Spinal Stenosis when affects the neck, it is known as Cervical Spinal Stenosis. In short, Cervical Spinal Stenosis  is a condition where the spine or spinal canal becomes narrow at the neck resulting in compressed nerve roots. In certain cases, this problem may even damage the  spinal cord. 

Just like Spinal Stenosis, generally people over the age of 50 gets affected by this disease. But it is hard to identify Cervical Spinal Stenosis  since, the symptoms are generally not visible in the early stage. Usually, the symptoms start showing only when the spinal cord or the nerves becomes compressed. But if you experience problems like pain or stiffness followed by numbness or weakness in the neck, shoulder, arms, hands and legs along with loss of bowel control, then please don’t ignore. Consult a specialist immediately.