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 147 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
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.