Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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It is worth seeking evaluation when lower back pain is accompanied by leg discomfort while walking, as it could be related to lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space through which the nerves pass in the lower part of the spine.
What it is: This narrowing of the canal can compress the nerve structures and is usually associated with the natural wear and tear of aging.
Common symptoms: Pain or heaviness in the lower back, tingling or weakness in the legs, and relief when sitting or leaning forward.
Recommended specialist: The neurosurgeon is the one who evaluates this type of spinal condition and provides guidance on the next steps. If walking is becoming increasingly uncomfortable, discussing it with this professional helps you better understand what is happening.
Data on 137 doctors who treat lumbar spinal stenosis
Which specialist treats lumbar spinal stenosis?
Lumbar spinal stenosis should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in nerve structure compression in the lower back. If you have lower back pain with tingling or weakness in your legs, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lumbar spinal stenosis
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
Dr. Carolina Mora
Frequently asked questions
What is lumbar spinal stenosis?
It is worth seeking evaluation when lower back pain is accompanied by leg discomfort while walking, as it could be related to lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space through which the nerves pass in the lower part of the spine.
Which doctor treats lumbar spinal stenosis?
Lumbar spinal stenosis should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in nerve structure compression in the lower back. If you have lower back pain with tingling or weakness in your legs, see this specialist.