10 Causes of Spinal Stenosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Spinal Injury
Trauma involving the spine can lead to spinal stenosis. One possibility is damage and/or herniation of one or a series of vertebral discs within the spinal column. Herniated discs can impinge on the spinal cord or nerve roots which can interfere with neurologic function.
Following injury, there might also be inflammatory reactions, accompanied by swelling of tissues, instituted by the body’s immune system. This can further worsen the narrowing of the spinal canal or infringement of spinal nerves. This explains why spinal injury may lead to chronic pain and difficulties with mobility long after the injury has healed.
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