What Causes Spinal Stenosis?
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Genetic Disorders
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Spinal stenosis can be caused by genetic disorders including achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism.
Tumors
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Tumors that develop on the spinal cord itself or between the spinal cord and the disks can cause a narrowing of the spine.
Herniated Disks
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Herniated disks, a condition that occurs as people age, can cause pain and narrowing within the spinal column.
Bone disease
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A bone disease called Paget disease may cause spinal stenosis. People with this condition have abnormally soft bones that are very large and thus, contribute to a narrowing of the spine.
Trauma
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Injury to your back can cause a narrowing to occur. Car accidents, falls and other trauma may all produce symptoms of stenosis.
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