{"id":96,"date":"2019-03-09T17:47:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T17:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2021-12-20T09:06:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T09:06:08","slug":"top-risk-factors-for-spinal-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/blog\/top-risk-factors-for-spinal-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Risk Factors for Spinal Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spinal cord injuries can happen to anyone. It is mostly seen among people who belong to 18-35 year age group. This happens due to accidents or falls. Athletes, gymnasts etc also have a high risk of spinal injuries<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong> The space within the spine can narrow which puts pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. This condition is called spinal stenosis and it can affect the lower back and the neck<\/a><\/strong>. While in some symptoms may not be visible while others experience numbness, tingling or weakness in the muscles.<\/p>\n

Types of spinal stenosis<\/h2>\n
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    Cervical Stenosis :<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In this type, the narrowing occurs in the spinal area of your neck. Symptoms include numbness in arm, leg or foot, feeling weak, problems with balancing and walking, neck pain and bladder or digestive dysfunction.<\/li>\n

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    Lumbar Stenosis: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In this type, the narrowing occurs in the spinal area of your lower back. Symptoms include tingling or numbness in leg, weakness in leg, pain or cramping on foot and back pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Causes of spinal stenosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n