Spinal Stenosis

Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Care provides quality chiropractic services to clients in the Florence, SC, area. He treats a variety of conditions, including Spinal Stenosis. This is when the spaces between the spine begin to shrink. Talk to our staff today to learn more about spinal stenosis and how it’s treated.

 

This condition starts with the structures of the spinal canal moving out of their desired positions. The open areas on the spine are forced into small spaces. Thus, the uncomfortable symptoms that result. The spine doesn’t have enough space to function correctly. There are a few risk factors for developing spinal stenosis. Age is one of the biggest factors. When you grow older, the spinal vertebrae begin to narrow. Thickened ligaments also occur. This produces spurs that push into the spinal canal. Having other spinal conditions also puts you at risk. This includes osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylolisthesis.

 

The most common symptom is back pain. It can spread throughout the arms and legs, creating pain as well. This is due to the nature of the condition. The spine is pinching the nerves, due to lack of space. Neck pain is also common. There are a few less common conditions, such as weakness, pain while walking, and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. A diagnosis is made from your medical history and any relevant imaging scans.

 

Treatment depends entirely upon you. Your Florence, SC, chiropractor bases care around your specific needs. Some of the available options are decompression therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and postural corrections. Reach out to our staff to learn more.

 

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located in Florence, SC. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.