Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis treatment focuses on relieving the pain, numbness, and weakness caused by narrowing of the spinal canal, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Dr. Rahul Prasad uses accurate diagnosis and a full range of treatments — from conservative care to minimally invasive and endoscopic decompression — to open up the narrowed space, relieve nerve pressure, and restore comfortable movement.
What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine, which reduces the room available for the spinal cord and nerves. This narrowing is most common in the lower back (lumbar) and neck (cervical) and usually develops gradually with age-related wear-and-tear, thickened ligaments, bone spurs, or disc changes. As the space tightens, the nerves become compressed, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness — often worse on standing or walking. Treatment focuses on relieving this pressure and restoring nerve function.
Common Symptoms
- Lower back or neck pain
- Pain radiating into the arm or leg
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Weakness in the legs or arms
- Leg pain or cramping while walking
- Relief on bending forward or sitting
- Difficulty standing for long periods
- Balance problems
Conditions Treated
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Foraminal Stenosis
- Central Canal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Thickened Ligamentum Flavum
- Bone Spurs (Osteophytes)
- Spondylolisthesis-related Narrowing
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Treatment Highlights
Our treatment combines advanced spinal imaging, accurate diagnosis of the narrowed area, conservative and non-surgical care, minimally invasive and endoscopic decompression, precise relief of nerve pressure, and comprehensive rehabilitation for the best possible outcomes.
Why Choose Dr. Rahul Prasad?
Dr. Rahul Prasad offers expert care for spinal stenosis with advanced surgical technology, evidence-based treatment, personalised care plans, and a strong focus on patient safety and faster recovery.
Benefits
Treating spinal stenosis can relieve back, neck, and leg pain, reduce numbness and weakness, improve walking and standing tolerance, restore movement, prevent further nerve damage, and improve overall quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is most often caused by age-related wear-and-tear, thickened ligaments, bone spurs, disc changes, or spondylolisthesis that narrow the space around the spinal cord and nerves.
No. Many cases are managed with medication, physiotherapy, and activity changes. Surgery is considered when symptoms are severe, persistent, or affect walking, balance, or nerve function.
Yes. With minimally invasive and endoscopic decompression, advanced imaging, and experienced spine surgical care, the surgery is safe and highly precise.
Recovery varies with the treatment. Minimally invasive decompression often allows a return to routine within two to four weeks, while more extensive surgery may take longer.
MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Spine Fellowship (USA & South Korea)
Dr. Rahul Prasad