Spinal Stenosis Treatment

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing condition of the spinal that needs serious spinal stenosis treatment. Spinal stenosis occurs when there is narrowing in the spine that can suppress the bone marrow and spinal nerves, causing pain and numbness in the back to the foot. To deal with these spinal problems we must first know the structure behind.

Spinal column has twenty-four bones called vertebrae that are composed of the neck to the pelvis. These twenty-four vertebrae are composed of seven vertebrae named cervical at neck, twelve vertebrae named thoracic at chest or thoracic area, and five vertebrae named lumbar at lower back. While the lower part of the spine called coccyx and sacrum that are amalgamation of some vertebrae. Vertebras is what supports upper body so that man can stand upright or move body parts such as twisting and bending. Vertebral column also serves to protect the spinal cord from injury.

There is an important part of spinal structures, the first is Intervertebral discs that are pads of cartilage placed between one vertebrae to another, contains a special gel substances that act as shock absorbers when walking or running so that the collision between the vertebrae could be avoid. Facet joints are joints that connect the vertebrae to one another so that it can perform an elastic body movement. Intervertebral foramen which is also a gap neural foramen. Lamina-part that connects the spinal cord and nerve roots. Ligaments-band which serves to hold the bone in order to always is in stable condition. Pedicles, narrow bone that forms the arch. Spinal cord or nerve roots that connect between the brain and muscles. This is a very important part so that disruption of this section requires a special spinal stenosis treatment.

In addition there are other vertebrae part that are not less important is the synovium, a thin membrane that produces lubricating fluid that allows flexible movement of the facet. Vertebral arch consisting of a base in the back of the vertebrae, the pedicle, and combined the two lamina. Cauda equina-a sack of nerve roots that continues from the waist up “horse’s tail”.

Conventional Spinal Stenosis Treatment

This disorder is usually experienced by women and men aged 50 and over, however there is also narrowing experienced by young people caused by a narrowing from birth or those who suffered serious injuries to the spine. Although it can be handled by general practitioners or internists, but for severe conditions spinal stenosis treatment should be performed by rheumatologists, specialist who specifically treat arthritis and neurological diseases.

Severe disorders require spinal surgery performed by orthopedic surgeon to correct bone structure. Best results will be obtained by combining the treatment of spine specialists, neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists. For less severe disorder, the recommended action is no surgical spinal stenosis treatment, which is giving some medicines. For example anti-inflammatory medicine that can reduce pain and inflammation. Analgesic to relieve pain. If inflammation has spread to other parts of the body and acute that spread to the hips or legs so it needs injections of corticosteroids into the spinal nerve roots.

The next shot is anesthesia injection near the nerve to temporary relief the pain. In addition to medicines and injections, there are several alternative therapies that can be done to complement spinal stenosis treatment, type of recommended therapy are Chiropractic treatment and Acupuncture. Chiropractic Treatment is a treatment that is based on the understanding that the restrictions on movement in the spine can reduce its function and may even cause pain. This treatment can be set by manipulating the spine and restore spinal structure so that it can move normally. This treatment can reduce pressure on the nerves and can reduce the pain in the back.

The second alternative is acupuncture that can stimulate the muscles and skin to relieve pain and accelerate blood circulation and elasticity of movement. Although many people have benefited from this alternative treatment but further research is still needed to be able to deliver maximum results.

Surgery as Following Treatment for Severe Spinal Stenosis Treatment

In the case of an already severe disorder, the conventional spinal stenosis treatment are no longer enough for the medicines, injections and therapy are only useful to reduce and relieve pain, while the pain will continue to be felt if the cause of the disorder is still broken. Spine surgery would be strongly advised by the doctor if the pain is very severe, if patients experienced numbness or weakness that can interfere with activities such as walking or sitting upright, or if the disease is already disturbing other organs such as fungsu bowel, bladder or other activities that require neurological.

The operation aims to restore strength and bone alignment rear, as well as to reduce the pressure and restore the nervous system. The surgical procedure is adjustment the spine and returns its function to normal bone structure or removal of parts that can cause pain. Surgical removal is called decompressive laminectomy, which is removal of the lamina of one or more vertebrae to create more space for nerves to function as it should.

Laminectomy is usually highly recommended for people who take this disorder from birth or those who suffered a spinal injury, and should be done immediately prior to ruin another vertebrae arrangement. As with any type of surgery, especially in patients who had been fifty years old and over, this operation has its own risks. One of the chances is the occurrence of blood clots and infections that can prolong the healing period, but this danger can be addressed and treated. Other risks that may occur is a result of the appointment and removal of several vertebrae may result in pain several days after surgery, but over time the patient will usually be able to walk well again.

But out of all the risks, both conventional and spinal stenosis surgery, these action is highly needed since the spinal disorder occur another disease and can effect on other activities. During spinal stenosis treatment, patients are also expected to perform specific exercises that can improve bone structure, but at the same time also need to avoid movements or activities that may aggravate the disease.

It is recommended for us to get some medical check-up, to know the condition of our body, Spinal Stenosis Symptoms might be shown, therefore we should get into Spinal Stenosis Treatment as soon as possible