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Can Spinal Canal Stenosis Cause Numbing / Throbbing Of Toes On Sitting?

I have mild spinal canal stenosis at L4-5 due to posterior annular bulging, accented be ligament hypertrophy. I also have left foraminal encroachment at L5-S1 due to fibrosis and disc protrusion. The doctor said he could fix the stenosis problem and it should take care of my pain. I have read that when a person sits, the pain gets better and even goes away. When I sit, I get more pressure, numbing toes, throbbing etc.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Can Spinal Canal Stenosis cause numbing / throbbing of toes on sitting?
Answer : Yes It Can

Depending on which root is compressed and depending on whether it is compressed from front or back, the symptoms will vary

Please don't worry

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Can Spinal Canal Stenosis Cause Numbing / Throbbing Of Toes On Sitting?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Can Spinal Canal Stenosis cause numbing / throbbing of toes on sitting? Answer : Yes It Can Depending on which root is compressed and depending on whether it is compressed from front or back, the symptoms will vary Please don t worry Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.