Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal or of the spaces between the vertebrae where spinal nerves pass through. The narrowing can typically be caused by arthritis or injury. The vertebrae can form bone spurs. These are bony growths that pinch the spinal cord or the nerves branching from the spinal cord (Spinal Stenosis). The discs can shrink and make the space between the vertebrae smaller. This can cause the vertebrae to pinch the nerves that pass through them (Spinal Stenosis). This back condition can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in the back or down the legs. These symptoms usually affect both legs, but the symptoms can be worse in one leg than the other. Severe spinal stenosis can cause leg weakness or trouble controlling
