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Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Pune

Walk longer, without leg pain.

Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the nerves. It causes leg pain and heaviness on walking that eases when you sit or bend forward. It is common after the age of 50.

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At a glance

Common ageOver 50 years

Main symptomLeg heaviness on walking

Eases withSitting or bending forward

SurgeryDecompression if needed

Your exact plan depends on your MRI and examination.

Spine model showing spinal canal narrowing in spinal stenosis

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Understanding the problem

What is spinal stenosis?

With age, the discs lose height, the ligaments thicken and the joints grow small bone spurs. Together, these narrow the space for the nerves in the lower back (lumbar canal stenosis).

The squeezed nerves cause pain, tingling and heaviness in the legs when you walk or stand. Sitting or bending forward opens the canal a little, so the pain eases. Many patients can walk only a short distance before they must sit down.

Common causes

Age-related disc and joint wear
Thickened ligaments in the spine
Bone spurs from arthritis
Slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis)
Old injury or earlier spine surgery

Symptoms

Signs of spinal stenosis

Leg pain, heaviness or tingling on walking
Need to sit down after walking a short distance
Relief on sitting or bending forward
Lower back pain and stiffness
Weak legs or poor balance in severe cases

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Loss of bladder or bowel control
Sudden weakness in the legs
Unable to stand or walk

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Treatment, step by step

How Dr. Nitish treats spinal stenosis

The simplest treatment that can work comes first. Surgery is advised only when it is really needed.

Step 1

Medicines and activity

Nerve pain medicines and walking with short rests.

Step 2

Physiotherapy

Flexion exercises, core strength and cycling, which is often easier than walking.

Step 3

Epidural injection

A caudal epidural or nerve root block to ease the leg pain.

Step 4

Decompression surgery

Removes the bone and ligament pressing the nerves, with fixation if the spine is unstable.

Questions patients ask

Spinal Stenosis: your questions

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Is spinal stenosis a serious problem?

It is not life-threatening, but it can slowly limit how far you can walk. Treatment helps you stay active and independent.

Can spinal stenosis be treated without surgery?

Yes, mild to moderate stenosis is often managed with medicines, physiotherapy and injections. Surgery helps when walking becomes very limited.

What is the success rate of stenosis surgery?

Decompression surgery relieves leg pain and improves walking in most well-chosen patients. Dr. Nitish explains what you can expect based on your MRI.

Is surgery safe in elderly patients?

Yes, with proper checks. Many patients in their 60s and 70s have stenosis surgery and walk better afterwards.

Your surgeon

Dr. Nitish Agarwal, Consultant Spine Surgeon

MBBS, Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Spine Surgery · MMC Reg. No. 2013103163 · 15+ years, 5000+ spine surgeries

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