Spinal Stenosis / Neurogenic Claudication

Neurogenic Claudication refers to a variety of symptoms, such as lower extremity numbness and tingling, weakness in the legs, radiating pain that is relieved by leaning forward, and difficulty with urination, that occur when the spinal nerves in the lower back are compressed. When the spinal canal’s dimensions have been reduced to the point that the patient develops symptoms, then the term spinal stenosis (narrowing) is used. Compression usually occurs secondary to age related degenerative changes. The treatment for this condition is surgical decompression, which usually results in relief.

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