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Information About Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition that is caused by a narrowing in the vertebral canal or vertebral foramina of the spine. The narrowing causes compression of either the spinal cord or the nerve roots that exit the spinal cord.
Spinal Stenosis
A good general information overview about spinal stenosis, a condition in which there is a narrowing of the lumbar or cervical spinal canal.
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Spinal stenosis treatment is aimed at reducing the compression of the nerves of the spine. Treatment for spinal stenosis usually begins with some simple steps, and becomes more invasive if the simple steps fail.

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