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What Is Stenosis?
Stenosis means narrowing. It is a condition where there is an abnormal narrowing of structure or narrowing of blood vessel. There are different kinds of Stenosis which includes Stenosis in the heart valves like pulmonary valve Stenosis, mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid valve Stenosis and Aortic valve Stenosis. Other types of Stenosis include Pyloric Stenosis, subglottic Stenosis, […]
Neural Foraminal Narrowing
Neural Foraminal narrowing is a narrow or tight opening where the nerves pass through the spinal cord to other parts of the body. The area affected depends on the part narrowed where the nerves pass through. The most common symptoms of such condition includes weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. The most common cause of neural […]
Narrowing Of The Spine
Narrowing of the spine also termed as spinal Stenosis. The space enclosing the spinal cord or nerves narrows thus putting pressure in the spinal cord or nerves. Majority of this condition is often found in the lower back or the lumbar spine where there is compression in the nerve root. Patient usually experience pain that […]
Neural Foraminal Stenosis
Neural Foraminal Stenosis happens when the nerves that are found in the passages and ducts of your spinal column is pinched and compressed. The compression of the nerves is often cause by deteriorating spinal discs. This is a common thing to happen for people of advance age. Other possible causes of Neural Foraminal Stenosis are […]
What Are The Best Exercises For Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal Stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal of an individual thins. This often affects older people and this cause compression of the spinal cord and nerves. Exercise cannot cure this condition although it can improve dramatically the flexibility and strength of the back. Exercise is vital since it can maintain mobility as the […]