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Neural Stenosis Treatment at Laser Spine Institute is Safe and Effective
Neural stenosis, defined as a narrowing of the foraminal passage that nerves travel through when leaving the spinal canal, can be more than just painful. It can cause tingling and numbness all the way down your legs or arms and into your fingers or toes. It can make regular activities like walking or sitting uncomfortable, and in the worst case scenario, it can even rob you of bowel and bladder control.
Fortunately, there are a number of treatments for neural stenosis, including:
- Over-the-counter medications
- Special exercises and stretches
- Physical therapy
- Steroid epidural injections
- Surgery
Surgery generally isn’t suggested unless all of the other treatments have failed to bring relief. If you have neural stenosis and are considering surgery for treatment, you should learn more about the endoscopic procedures offered at Laser Spine Institute. They’re safer than traditional open-back surgery because they don’t require hospitalization, large incisions, or general anesthesia. That means damage to tissue and other side effects like risk of infection are significantly reduced. Just as importantly, our procedures are more effective than traditional back surgery, with more than 85% of our patients reporting that they have a better quality of life within three months of surgery. Some even experience a measure of relief while still on the operating table.
If you have neural stenosis and you’d like more information about LSI’s treatments, contact us today. We’re happy to review your MRI or CT scan for free.