foraminal stenosis Archives - International Spine Institute

Numbness & Tingling Caused by Spine Conditions

By:: Marco A. Rodriguez, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Posted on:: August 14, 2019

Categories:: Spine Pain Conditions

Tags:: bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, foraminal stenosis, herniated disc, pinched nerve, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis

It can be frightening to suddenly notice that your back, arms, or legs are tingling and numb. That feeling of numbness and tingling is often an indication that you’re suffering from one of many spinal conditions, and they’re usually accompanied by back pain of varying severity. This combination of tingling and numbness in the spine… read more

Foraminal Stenosis 101

By:: Marco A. Rodriguez, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Posted on:: November 10, 2017

Categories:: Back Pain Conditions, Spine Pain Conditions

Tags:: bulging disc, foraminal stenosis, herniated disc, leg pain, sciatic nerve, sciatic nerve pain, sciatica treatment, spinal stenosis, stenosis

While there are no definite numbers, it’s estimated that as many as 500,000 Americans are suffering from foraminal stenosis. That means that approximately one in every 650 people in the United States are suffering from this condition, which can be incredibly painful. If you’ve been diagnosed with foraminal stenosis, you might be looking for answers… read more