Canal Stenosis

Canal Stenosis is a serious concern that can quickly evolve into an emergency room situation. Stenosis refers to the narrowing of the area housing the spinal cord. Narrowing of this canal would cause an array of symptoms felt by a patient on both sides of their body. In the lower back, canal stenosis can display symptoms such as back and leg pain that is worse when walking and better with both rest and when flexing forward. It can be caused by a number of reasons but monitoring the progression is crucial.

As much as 90% of those suffering from Canal Stenosis tend to experience reductions in their symptoms without treatment of any kind. This should never be an excuse for not being evaluated regularly if you are diagnosed with this. It should also suggest that surgery should not be immediately considered, unless your condition truly warrants it.

At Green Chiropractic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob strives to keep the long term health of all patients a top priority. Should you or a family member have any health concern that requires an opinion with no vested interest, you should not hesitate to contact Dr. Jacob immediately.