The Impact of Spinal Canal Stenosis on Daily Life

Spinal canal stenosis occurs whenever your spinal canal narrows. This often irritates the spinal cord and the nerves that branch from it, leading to pain and various other symptoms. It can affect your daily life, but Dr. Ali Nairizi of Reno Tahoe Pain Associates, serving Reno, NV, and the nearby region, offers symptom relief.

How Spinal Stenosis Can Affect Everyday Life

If you suffer from spinal stenosis, you may notice a reduction in your quality of life and restrictions on your daily activities, among other issues.

Reduction in Independence

Even if you've spent your entire adulthood living alone without help or relying on yourself for everything you can do, if you live with others, spinal stenosis can make it so you can't do as much. You may find yourself asking for help. You might feel you can no longer live alone. You might not be able to perform all the tasks you once could at work. 

Continuous Pain, Discomfort, and Other Unpleasant Symptoms

Spinal stenosis can cause pain that radiates down your arms or leg. Burning, tingling, and numbness can extend along these paths as well. It may affect one leg or both. These symptoms may be continuous, or you may only experience symptoms when your condition is "acting up."

You may notice leaning forward or walking uphill will ease your symptoms.

These symptoms of spinal canal stenosis can interfere with your ability to get a good night's sleep. Specifically, you may have trouble falling or staying asleep.

Limited Mobility 

 If spinal stenosis affects your lower back, you may notice symptoms like tingling, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs that can hinder your mobility. 

Importance of Treatment 

If you're experiencing any of these issues, schedule an appointment with us at our Reno, NV, office today for treatment. We'll determine for certain if you have spinal canal stenosis through an evaluation, possibly including imaging, such as X-rays, to view the spine's shape. Imaging may help our practitioner detect spurs, masses, or other problems that could place pressure on your spinal cord.

Through treatment, you'll see a decrease in your symptoms and be able to maintain your mobility and independence for as long as possible because we can use it when your symptoms are mild and stop progression. Examples include:

• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Physical therapy
• Steroids
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Nerve blockers

Seek relief from spinal canal stenosis symptoms with Dr. Nairizi of Reno Tahoe Pain Associates in Reno, NV. We'll tailor a treatment to your needs to manage or lessen symptoms or prevent future ones.

Call us at 775-384-1127.