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degenerative or age-related changes in
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our bodies can lead to compression of
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the nerves or pressure on the nerves
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that may cause pain and/or damage
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advanced degenerative disc disease may
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cause lumbar spinal stenosis which
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results from a gradual narrowing of the
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space where nerves pass through the
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spine and may be a result of aging and
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wear and tear on the spine from everyday
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activities and are positional changes of
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the vertebrae that occur as a result
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symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis may
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include decreased endurance during
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physical exercise and activities
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weakness and/or loss of balance numbness
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and a prickly feeling in your legs
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calves or buttocks aching dull back pain
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spreading to your legs symptoms improve
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when you sit lean forward lie on your
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back or sit with your feet raised
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neurogenic claudication if you feel that
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you are experiencing any of these
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symptoms you should see a physician for
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an accurate diagnosis
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if lumbar spinal stenosis is established
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as a diagnosis your doctor may recommend
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one or more of the following treatments
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based on your individual condition
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physical therapy and strengthening
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exercises rest at a restriction of
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physical activity injections of
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corticosteroids to help reduce the pain
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and swelling medications and analgesics
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to reduce pain and swelling typical
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medications included non-steroidal
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anti-inflammatory drugs
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if your symptoms do not improve with
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other methods your physician may suggest
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spinal surgery surgical solutions for
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lumbar spinal stenosis include
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decompression surgery laminectomy and
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decompression with fusion of surgery to
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