10 Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Posture
Individuals with a healthy spine are more likely to have a healthy posture and visa versa. Posture is important as it affects the health of the spine. In spinal stenosis, patients often have a change in posture as they are forced to move or walk a certain way to minimize the pain they feel.
Some are even forced to walk with walking aids such as a walker as the narrowing of the canals affect the nerves. In extreme cases, the patient is not able to get a good night’s sleep or rest as the pain affects them and wakes them up in the middle of the night when they turn or shift positions. This can lead to excessive tiredness, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and irritability.
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