What are the symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

Signs of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis include neurogenic intermittent claudication which results in leg pain, weakness, tingling and loss of deep tendon reflexes. The pain can be varying from a dull ache to a sharp stabbing pain.

The symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis are sometimes confused with that of Sciatica.

Lower back pain may or may not be present. With lumbar spinal stenosis, the patient's pain is usually worse while standing or walking. Some patients state that the only relief from the pain is when able to lay horizontally. The patient is usually more comfortable while leaning forward, such as walking being supported by a walking stick.

The pain usually increases when the spine is extended at the hip, which is why patients prefer to lean forward or to sit down, as these actions flex the body at the hip.