What are the treatments for cervical spinal stenosis?
When the spaces of the vertebrae in the neck become narrowed or closed off, the condition is called cervical spinal stenosis. Because nerves leave the spinal cord through these spaces to go to other parts of the body, spinal stenosis can compress the nerves, creating pain and other symptoms requiring treatment.MedicationsYou doctor might suggest medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to reduce swelling and pain or analgesics to relieve pain.RestDepending on how much the nerves are affected, you doctor may tell you to rest or restrict certain activities.Physical TherapyPhysical therapy can help calm pain and inflammation, improve mobility and strength and let you go about your daily activities with more ease and less pain. Treatments may include exercise and stretching, electrical stimulation, massage or cervical traction.Nerve BlockIf other conservative treatments do not work, your doctor may suggest an epidural steroid injection, also called a nerve blo
