Stenosis — Spinal Column Narrowing and Spinal Cord Compression

A chiropractor who serves the needs of patients spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, Dr. Rashad Trabulsi emphasizes a personalized approach to back and neck pain management. Among the areas in which Dr. Rashad Trabulsi has extensive knowledge are sciatica, sports injuries, and spinal stenosis.
Spinal stenosis typically occurs in adults over the age of 50 and involves a gradual narrowing of the spinal column, which in turn causes spinal cord compression.
The degenerative processes involved include a thickening of spine tissue, as well as enlargement of the bones and conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Other contributing factors include scoliosis, or a curving of the spine, and a spinal cord that is naturally narrow.
The symptoms of spinal stenosis progress over time and include weakness in the legs and arms, as well as lower back pain associated with standing and walking. Those with the condition may also experience issues of balance and feel numbness in the buttocks or legs. While the symptoms are often relieved by sitting in a chair, they come back with extended periods of doing upright activities.
Spinal stenosis treatments typically begin with physical therapy and injections of cortisone in the spinal column, with surgery recommended only when significant neurological loss occurs.
