Foraminal stenosis is a condition in which one or more of the vertebral foramen narrows, impinging on or “pinching” the spinal nerve roots. Between the vertebrae of the spine, there are openings through which the spinal nerve roots pass to exit the spinal column, called foramen. Foraminal stenosis is a condition in which one or more of the vertebral foramen narrows, impinging on or “pinching” the spinal nerve roots.
What Is the Cause of Foraminal Stenosis?
It may be caused by a variety of conditions, most of which are associated with degenerative changes in the spine. These include:
- A herniated or bulging disc
- Arthritis
- Bone spurs
- Ligament thickening
- Scar tissue
- Spinal joint enlargement
Because spinal stenosis is so often precipitated by spinal degeneration, it’s most commonly found in patients age 50 or over; however, genetics and congenital conditions also may be a factor.
What Are the Symptoms of Foraminal Stenosis?
The symptoms of foraminal stenosis may include one or more of the following:
- Back or neck pain that tends to worsen progressively rather than develop suddenly.
- Radiating pain that extends into other parts of the body
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Burning, tingling (“pins and needles”) sensation
How Is Foraminal Stenosis Diagnosed?
To determine whether you have foraminal stenosis, your doctor will examine your back and your medical history, and may order an x-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of your spine.
Chiropractic Treatment for Foraminal Stenosis
If there is minimal nerve involvement and your symptoms are mild and do not interfere with daily life, your doctor may prescribe one or more of the following conservative therapies to treat your condition.
Posture correction — Proper alignment of the spine can reduce stress on the lower back and neck.
Activity modification— Altering the home and workplace to eliminate excessive twisting, stretching, and bending, as well as learning proper lifting techniques.
Chiropractic Treatment — Cox decompression to improve flexibility, strength and circulation, as well as reduce pain and inflammation and increase pain-free movement.
External bracing — To support the spine during the healing process.
Cox Decompression Manipulation
Cox® Technic is a well-researched, well-documented and proven effective technique for decompressing spinal nerves and treating back and neck pain. It is a gentle, non-surgical, low-force procedure which helps the spine heal properly – and keeps it as pain free as possible.
Evidence-based protocols are tested in laboratory trials and clinical trials supported by privately funded, clinician-volunteer, and federally funded research grants through the United States National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to name a few.
– From official website of Cox® Technic
These evidence-based protocols are well-defined in medically published textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles. You may visit the official website of Cox® Technic to know more about this evidence based chiropractic care and it’s related research and publications.
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91% of patients achieved maximum improvement in less than 3 months
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