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Daily Archives: August 12, 2020

back pain, spinal stenosis

What is spinal stenosis?

Back pain, Spine Surgery, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonAugust 12, 2020

Spinal stenosis is a common spine condition that causes back and/or neck pain. Most commonly, spinal stenosis occurs in the low back called the lumbar area. It develops when the spinal canal becomes narrow and compresses the spinal cord. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal nerves that run down the leg causing pain…


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