Spinal stenosis is a narrowing in the spine that puts pressure on the nerves and spinal cord. It’s usually caused by arthritis. People over the age of 60 are most likely to have spinal stenosis. Younger people with a spine injury or a narrow spinal canal can also have it. Spinal stenosis is equally common in men and women.

• Back pain.
• Sharp pain in the butt that goes down the leg (sciatica).
• Numbness or tingling in the butt or legs.
• Weakness in the leg, or a feeling while walking that the foot slaps on the ground.

• Pain medicines.
• Physical therapy.
• Steroid injections.
• Nerve blocks.
• Braces.
• Acupuncture.
• Chiropractic manipulation.
• Surgery. In severe spinal stenosis, doctors may recommend surgery to make more room for the spinal cord or nerves. Usually, doctors try other treatments first. Surgery might be the first treatment if you have numbness or weakness that interferes with walking or loss of bowel or bladder function.