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What is Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical)?

Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal nerves, resulting in pain. When this condition occurs in the lower back it is referred to as lumbar stenosis.

Symptoms of Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical)

  • Narrowing of the spinal canal usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it compresses the spinal cord, spinal nerves, or the cauda equina (a bundle of nerve roots starting in the upper lumbar region).
  • When compression occurs, symptoms may include:
  • Intermittent or chronic pain
  • Numbness or weakness in the low back, buttocks, or legs
  • Symptoms are usually mild or absent while sitting or sleeping.
  • Symptoms typically worsen while walking.
  • Patients may feel:
  • Cramping sensations
  • Tiredness or heaviness in the low back, buttocks, or upper thighs.

Causes of Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical)

  • Most commonly caused by degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) in the lower back.
  • Over years of wear and tear:
  • The cushioning (discs) between spinal bones may break down.
  • This allows bones to rub against each other.
  • The body responds by forming bone spurs, which may narrow the spinal canal and compress spinal nerves or the cauda equina.
  • Less common causes include:
  • Large disc herniations
  • Spinal tumors, which can also narrow the spinal canal and cause nerve compression.
  • Tiredness or heaviness in the low back, buttocks, or upper thighs.

Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical) and Advanced Surgical Care with O-arm® O2®

Canal Stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows and begins to press on the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to symptoms such as back pain, leg pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty walking. While mild cases can often be managed with medications, physiotherapy, or injections, severe cases may require surgery such as laminectomy, discectomy, spinal decompression, or spinal fusion.
To make these surgeries safer and more precise, advanced imaging technology is used. One such innovation is the O-arm® O2® Surgical Imaging System.
  • Provides real-time 2D and 3D images of the spine during surgery
  • Allows high precision navigation, especially around delicate nerves and spinal cord
  • Enhances safety and accuracy in implant or screw placement
  • Reduces surgery time and improves outcomes
  • Helps surgeons achieve better long-term results with minimal complications
By combining surgical expertise with the O-arm® O2® system, patients with lumbar or cervical canal stenosis receive world-class care that ensures accuracy, safety, and faster recovery.
At Indospine Hospital, Dr. Tarak Patel provides advanced care for patients with lumbar and cervical canal stenosis, combining medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Using the O-arm® O2® system, he delivers highly precise and safer surgical outcomes, enabling patients to overcome pain, improve mobility, and enjoy a better quality of life.
For any spine-related concerns, feel free to contact Dr. Tarak Patel at Indospine Hospital. To book an appointment or for more information, call us at +91 99090 44981.
A narrowing of the spinal canal typically doesn’t cause symptoms unless it progresses to a point where it compresses the spinal cord, spinal nerves, or the cauda equina, which is a dense bundle of nerve roots that begins where the spinal cord ends in the upper lumbar region. When compression happens, intermittent or chronic pain, numbness, or weakness may arise in the low back, buttocks, and legs. Symptoms are usually mild or absent while sitting or sleeping. While walking, symptoms generally increase and a cramping sensation with a tired or heavy feeling in the low back, buttocks, or upper thighs may occur.
Lumbar stenosis is most frequently caused by degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) in the lower back. After years of normal wear and tear, cushioning between bones in the spine may break down, allowing bones to wear against each other. At these sites, the body produces growths called bone spurs that may narrow the spinal canal, causing pressure on the spinal nerves, or cauda equina. Occasionally, large disc herniations and spinal tumors can narrow the spinal canal enough to cause compression.
Lumbar stenosis may or may not require treatment depending on whether symptoms include pain or disability. Non-surgical treatments may include modifying activities to reduce stress on the spine, physical therapy, medications or injections to reduce pain and inflammation, or wearing a brace. In severe cases or those that are progressively worsening, surgery or Canal Stenosis Treatment in Ahmedabad may be performed to correct the condition.

Frequently Ask Questions

1.Which surgeries are performed for canal stenosis?
Common surgeries include laminectomy, laminoplasty, discectomy, and spinal fusion, depending on the severity and location of the stenosis.
Yes. The O-arm® O2® imaging system provides real-time 3D images during surgery, helping surgeons like Dr. Tarak Patel perform highly precise and safer procedures.
If you experience persistent pain, weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking that interferes with daily life, you should consult a spine specialist.
Symptoms include back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, weakness in arms or legs, difficulty walking, and in severe cases, loss of bladder or bowel control.
The most common cause is age-related degeneration (osteoarthritis). Other causes include disc herniation, bone spurs, thickened ligaments, or spinal tumors.

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Dr.Tarak Patel -Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical) treatment specialist in Ahmedabad

Dr. Tarak Patel is a leading Spine Surgeon in Ahmedabad with over 17 years of experience in advanced spine care. He is the Founder and Director of IndoSpine Hospital, a dedicated center for comprehensive spine treatment. After completing his MBBS from B.J. Medical College and MS Orthopedics from NHL Medical College, he pursued advanced spine fellowships in India and abroad, including the UK, Mumbai, Chennai, and Coimbatore.

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