Spinal stenosis is a medical condition which widens the spinal canal. It may lead to pain and some other problems. Spinal stenosis types: cervical spinal stenosis lumbar spinal stenosis thoracic spinal stenosis congenital spinal stenosis Symptoms The symptoms may not be the same for everyone, but spinal stenosis mainly affects the lower back and neck. The other symptoms: Sciatica: Pain that starts down the legs. Foot drop: Weakening the strength in the legs Difficulty while walking or standing: Making difficult and painful. Loss of bladder or bowel control: Nerves tend to become weak that affects the bladder or bowel. Causes Arthritis is the main reason for spinal stenosis or multiple sclerosis and is mainly caused by cartilage break down along with the growth of bone tissues. In this stage, the spinal nerves and spinal cord undergo a pressure that leads to thickening of the ligament of the spine and the bone spurs. The causes can be explained below: Herniated discs: Leads to pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves. Injuries: Fractures causing damage to the spine. Tumors: The growth of cancer-causing cells. Paget’s disease: Spinal canal becomes wider accompanied by nerve problems. Diagnosis Once after the doctor examines the complete body and does medical tests after which the patient will receive the diagnosis report.