The human spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through the channel in the base of the spine. Anatomically shrink for a variety of reasons canal stenosis of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis )is called. Channel narrowing and the lumbar spine in the neck region usually seen. Typically, disc degeneration, facet joints, and ligaments is a condition that is characterized by a thickening. The narrowing of the canal becomes the head of the spinal cord and the symptoms begin to emerge. Linked to the degeneration is a disease that develops over time, because it is often seen in advanced age.

What Are The Types Of Channel Narrowing ?

Narrow section of the spine is separated according to types of Channel narrowing. Neck and narrowing of the lumbar canal is divided into.

• Neck (Cervical Spine), Shortness Of The Channel : The neck portion of the spine occur.
• Waist ( Lumbar ) Canal Stenosis : Occur in the portion of the spine in the lumbar region. The lumbar region is the most common region.

What Are The Causes Of Narrowing Channel ?

• Degeneration of the spine: Due to the shortness of the channel with the degeneration of osteoarthritis usually occurs at an advanced age.
• Disc herniation: With age, they lose the properties of the discs between the vertebrae. Hernia degeneration may occur. This condition causes narrowing of the spinal canal.
• Ligament Thickening: The ligaments surrounding the spine to thicken and hold together over time. Thickened ligaments can cause narrowing of the spinal canal.
• Spine Trauma: Shear fractures that occur as a result of trauma and spine in cases such as narrowing of the spinal canal, and the head may occur.

What Are The Symptoms Of Narrowing Channel ?

The Neck Canal Stenosis Symptoms

• Neck pain
• Hand, arm, foot or leg numbness or tingling in
• Hand, arm, foot or leg weakness
• Problems with gait and balance
• Loss of bowel and bladder function

Symptoms Of Lumbar Canal Stenosis

• Low back pain
• Walk a reduction ( due to pain and loss of power )
• Numbness or tingling in the feet or legs
• Weakness in the legs or feet
• Pain in one or both legs stopping or standing for long periods or power outage, walking in
• Symptoms increases while standing or walking, sitting or bending forward a lighter

Channel Narrowing diagnosis and assessment

The evaluation of patient complaints and physical examination is important in diagnosis. Channel narrowing for specific tests. Detailed evaluation to determine the level of risk, X-ray, MRI and computed tomography (CT) method are utilised.

Channel Narrowing (Spinal Stenosis), Treatment

It is determined whether the first evaluation of patients after surgery is necessary. A severe reduction in walk , stand away and constantly leaning forward , severe weakness and numbness in the arms or legs , loss of bowel and bladder function, such as in serious cases, surgery is necessary. More than this one in mild cases, physical therapy is preferred.

Channel Narrowing Methods Applied In Physical Therapy

• Manual therapy
• Dry Needling
• Clinical Pilates
• Exercise

Physical Therapy After Surgery

The part of the spine canal stenosis surgery is extended in various ways. After surgery, the patient should receive physical therapy necessarily. The goal of physical therapy is to enable the patient to return to their normal activities soon. By applying a special treatment protocol after surgery, gradually advances.