Can Spinal Stenosis Make You Dizzy?

If you are dealing with debilitating back or spinal pain, it might be time to see a pain management specialist at St. Louis Pain Consultants. Our experienced physicians and medical team specialize in interventional pain management. We work tirelessly to find a treatment that will get you back on the path to a healthy and happy lifestyle. 

It is a simple fact that our bodies change as we age. Everyone experiences different changes at different stages of their life. In general, people begin to deal with more pain and fragility by the age of fifty or sixty. The changes that take place in the body’s skeletal system can be difficult to deal with, as it often causes pain and inflammation of the back and spine.

This condition, called Spinal Stenosis, is commonly found in patients ages fifty and up. However, that does not mean it cannot occur in those that are younger. Fortunately, it is highly treatable through medications, non-surgical procedures, and interventional pain management. 

If left untreated, Spinal Stenosis can grow steadily worse, leading to severe health problems like paralysis and even death. Don’t let this condition prevent you from living your best life. Give St. Louis Pain Consultants a call today.

More about Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis directly affects the spinal column, which allows our bodies to move from side to side. Your spine also allows you to turn your neck and move your head up and down. Like all bones in the skeletal system, the spine is susceptible to disease and medical conditions. The chance that you will experience back pain or spinal conditions at some point is likely, as the body tends to lose muscle and ligaments as we age.

Your spinal column is divided into two portions: the lumbar and cervical spine. The former refers to the lower back portion of the spine, and the latter includes the upper portion as well as the neck. Spinal Stenosis is caused when the spinal channel narrows, causing inflammation of joints. Compression of the nerves is what sparks the pain. 

The narrowing of the spinal channel does not happen at one specific location. Rather, it can happen anywhere along the spine. The location does not necessarily impact the level of nerve compression or pain.

Spinal Stenosis Can Cause Dizziness

Spinal Stenosis almost always has a direct impact on a patient’s ability to do normal tasks like write, walk, and pick up items. It also directly impacts balance and can cause vertigo or extreme dizziness. The location of the stenosis is indicated through three different names: Cervical (lower spine), Thoracic (middle spine), and Lumbar (upper spine). Dizziness and loss of balance are most commonly associated with Cervical Spinal Stenosis. 

Treatment Options

Ultimately, your treatment options will depend on how far the stenosis has progressed and what your doctor recommends. Fortunately, there are non-surgical options for treating this condition, and, along with medication, there is a strong possibility that you will regain your movement over time.

Call St. Louis Pain Consultants, Your Pain Management Specialists.

St. Louis Pain Consultants provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment options for your condition. We believe in a holistic approach to your pain management and strive to create long-term treatment solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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