10 Causes of Spinal Stenosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Spinal Tumor
Overgrowths of tissues can occur in any of the spinal structures with detrimental effects on the functioning of the spinal cord. These tumors can be located within the spinal canal, in the membranes surrounding the spinal canal, or between the spaces bordering the spinal canal and the bony structures that constitute the spine.
Whatever the case may be, spinal tumors can narrow the space in the canal or press on the spinal nerves thereby affecting their workings. Depending on the location and size of the tumor, surgical intervention can provide relief of the pain and other accompanying manifestations such as urinary incontinence.
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