Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves traveling through the spine. It most commonly occurs in the lower back (lumbar stenosis) and neck (cervical stenosis).
Symptoms
Lumbar Stenosis:
- Leg pain when walking (neurogenic claudication)
- Relief when sitting or bending forward
- Weakness in legs
- Difficulty walking distances
Cervical Stenosis:
- Neck stiffness and pain
- Balance problems
- Weakness in arms or hands
- In severe cases, coordination issues
Treatment Options
Dr. Jerry Walters II offers comprehensive spinal stenosis care:
- Laminectomy: Removes bone to create more space
- Laminoplasty: Preserves spinal stability
- Minimally invasive decompression: Smaller incisions, faster recovery
- Spinal fusion: When instability is present
Our Hampton, GA practice serves patients throughout Southern Georgia with expert stenosis care.
Common Symptoms
- Leg pain when walking or standing
- Relief when sitting or bending forward
- Numbness or weakness in legs/arms
- Balance and coordination problems
- Back or neck stiffness
Treatment Options
Physical therapy
Epidural injections
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Minimally invasive decompression
Spinal fusion
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert spinal stenosis treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.