Can Exercises Help Cervical Foraminal Stenosis?
Cervical foraminal stenosis is a painful, debilitating disorder in which the nerves of the spinal cord are compressed due to bone spurs and a degeneration of the discs in the neck, which causes the spinal column to narrow. In foraminal stenosis, the narrowing occurs where the nerves exit the spinal column. The spurs jut into the spinal cord, causing pain, numbness of limbs and balance problems, depending on the location of the stenosis and the severity of the cord injury. There are many different levels of treatment for the disorder. Exercise may offer some relief for some patients.
