What Happens If Spinal Stenosis Is Left Untreated?

What Happens If Spinal Stenosis Is Left Untreated?

When spinal stenosis is left untreated, the narrowing around the spinal cord and nerves usually gets worse.  This leads to increasing nerve compression, more frequent and intense pain, balance problems, weakness, and in severe cases, permanent nerve damage.  Over...
What Are the Final Stages of Spinal Stenosis?

What Are the Final Stages of Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis becomes most concerning when it reaches the final stage, where nerve compression is severe enough to affect movement, strength, sensation, and sometimes bladder or bowel control.  At this point, symptoms are no longer occasional, they’re persistent,...
Can Back Pain Cause Dizziness

Can Back Pain Cause Dizziness

Yes, back pain, especially from the neck or upper spine, can cause dizziness.  When spinal nerves or muscles affect your balance system, you may feel lightheaded, unsteady, or off-balance. If you’ve ever had spine pain that made you feel dizzy, you’re not alone.  Many...
Degenerative Disc Disease Age

Degenerative Disc Disease Age

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a natural part of aging where the spinal discs lose flexibility, structure, and hydration over time.  It can begin earlier than most people think, sometimes even in your 20s, but it doesn’t always cause pain.  Understanding what’s...
Physical Therapy for Bulging Disc

Physical Therapy for Bulging Disc

Physical therapy for a bulging disc focuses on gentle extension, core strengthening, and posture retraining to relieve nerve pain and restore mobility.  For most people, this approach reduces pain in weeks and prevents the need for surgery.   GET NON-SURGICAL...
Pinched Nerve vs Herniated Disc

Pinched Nerve vs Herniated Disc

A herniated disc is a spinal problem where disc material bulges out, while a pinched nerve happens when a nerve is compressed.  A herniated disc can cause a pinched nerve, but not every pinched nerve comes from a disc problem.   GET HELP WITH YOUR HERNIATED DISC...