Aging and Spinal Degeneration: Beware of Spinal Canal Stenosis

Spinal canal stenosis is a common complication resulting from the degeneration of spinal discs.

Degenerative disc disease is not just a condition of the elderlyit often begins in working-age adults. It occurs due to natural aging and is accelerated by repetitive overuse, infections, or traumatic injury. Over time, this wear and tear affects joints and spinal discs, leading to structural changes.

What Causes Spinal Canal Stenosis?

Spinal canal stenosis arises when degenerative changes affect the spine. These may include:

• Collapsed or bulging spinal discs
  
• Enlargement of vertebral joints
  
• Thickening of tissue within the spinal canal

All these factors contribute to narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress nerves and cause discomfort.

Common Symptoms

• Lower back pain radiating down one or both legs
  
• Leg pain, numbness, or weakness
  
• Difficulty walking long distances without needing rest

Treatment Approaches

Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition. At Gaikota, a non-surgical, holistic approach is usedemphasizing physical therapy and integrative medicine that avoids steroids and targets healing at the cellular level.

Physical Therapy

Key modalities include:

• Ultrasound Therapy
  Improves blood circulation and relaxes muscles around the spine.
  
• High Power Laser Therapy
  Reduces pain, inflammation, and injury in muscles and joints.
  
• Shock Wave Therapy
  Stimulates tissue repair at painful trigger points.
  
• Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS)
  Relieves pain in nerves, tendons, muscles, and joints, and reduces stiffness.
  
• Spinal Traction
  Enhances movement of muscles and joints, creates space between vertebrae, and stretches surrounding tissues.

Complementary Natural Therapies

• Prolotherapy Injections
  Induce controlled inflammation to activate the bodys natural repair process.
  
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
  Use the patients own blood to extract concentrated platelets rich in growth factors and proteins that stimulate healing and tissue regeneration.
  
• Biological Peptide (Nucleic Acid) Injections
  Stimulate organ cells to regenerate and repair.
  
• Cell Therapy
  Delivers regenerative cells to replace or repair damaged or aging tissues.
  
• Nutritional Support
  Focuses on a health-promoting diet and appropriate vitamin supplementation tailored to individual needs.

Early Treatment Yields Better Results

Spinal canal stenosis responds best to treatment when addressed early. If you begin to notice symptoms or suspect any spinal abnormality, its important to consult a physician promptly for proper diagnosis and targeted care.

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