Spinal Stenosis Thoracic

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Definition:
Abnormal narrowing of the thoracic spinal canal, often with compression of the spinal cord.
Symptoms
  • Pain in the mid back
  • Radiating pain in the upper or lower extremity
  • Numbness in the upper or lower extremity
  • Loss of motor control in the upper or lower extremity
  • Standing discomfort
  • Weakness
  • Bilateral symptoms
  • Discomfort above and below knee
  • "Shopping cart sign"- need to grab a shopping cart when going into a store in order to hold onto the cart and bend over relieving the pain in the legs.
Causes
  • Age related degeneration
  • Arthritis
  • Heredity
  • Instability of the spine
  • Trauma to the spine
  • Tumor
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
  • Pain relief posture education
  • Posture program

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