10 Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
Symptom #10: Gluteal Pain
The term “glutes” is a term that refers to the buttocks. In individuals with spinal stenosis especially in the lumbar region, the pain can be felt in the buttocks and radiate down the leg on the affected side. The buttocks are an important area where many nerves pass down from the spine to the legs. Any compression of nerves in this region can cause debilitating pain to the point where the affected individual is unable to sit, stand, walk, or move.
Pain is slightly relieved when the patient is lying down on his or her back to keep the alignment of the body straight and to reduce compressive forces. Pain can be managed first with conservative measures such as rest, medication to relieve pain, physical therapy, exercise, stretching, steroid injections, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. If there are no improvements or should symptoms worse, surgery may be required.
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