Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It can be caused by a number of thing. Common causes of spinal stenosis:

• Arthritis
• Bone spurs (bulges on a vertebra’s surface)
• A spine injury after a sport or auto accident
• A herniated disc – Between your vertebrae are soft, jellylike discs that cushion the bones, provide shock absorption, and contribute to a range of motion. When a disc bulges out, it can press on a nerve or the spinal cord.
• Thick ligaments – The bands of tissue supporting the spine can harden and thicken, reducing space and pushing onto the spinal cord.

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