Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, compressing the nerves and causing pain. The most common cause is age-related degeneration, including disc degeneration, facet joint changes, osteophyte formation, and thickening of the yellow ligament. Symptoms include pain while standing or walking, which improves with sitting or bending forward, and returns when walking resumes. Diagnosis is made through physical exam and MRI, similar todisc herniation. Treatment often requires more invasive surgery, including bone removal, but conservative options like nerve decompression or balloon dilation are usually tried first.

Causes

• 01Degenerative Changes
• 02Disc Degeneration and Facet Joint Changes
• 03Osteophyte Formation on the Facet Joints
• 04Thickening of the Ligamentum Flavum

Treatment Methods

Balance Bone Clinic follows a non-surgical first approach to treat spinal stenosis,
utilizing the most appropriate methods for each patient.

• Neuroplasty
• Balloon Dilation