What Is Cervical Stenosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Ligament Thickening
Our vertebrae, as with other bones and parts of the body, are held together with ligaments. These are tough sinewy ‘strings’ that help to tie different body parts together. They are made from tough stuff, but even they can become thick and stiff over the years from excessive use.
As the ligaments become increasingly thicker, so they can begin to take up more space in the spinal canal. When this happens, they can begin to put pressure in the spinal cord within, thus resulting in cervical stenosis. Surgery may be deemed necessary in order to cure the condition in some instances.
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