US Medical Term · conditions
Spinal Stenosis
Estenosis Espinal
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Spinal Stenosis |
| Spanish (Español) | Estenosis Espinal |
| Chinese (中文) | 脊椎管狹窄症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 척추관 협착증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hẹp ống sống |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Spinal Stenosis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Estenose Espinhal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะช่องกระดูกสันหลังตีบแคบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 脊柱管狭窄症 |
What it means
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It most often occurs in the lower back (lumbar) or neck (cervical) regions, usually due to age-related changes such as bone spurs, thickened ligaments, or herniated discs. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms, legs, or buttocks, often worsened by standing and walking and relieved by sitting or bending forward. Treatment options range from physical therapy and epidural injections to surgical decompression for severe cases.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have spinal stenosis and I cannot walk more than a block before my legs go numb.
Tengo estenosis espinal y no puedo caminar más de una cuadra antes de que se me entumezcan las piernas.
My spinal stenosis pain is worse when I stand and better when I sit.
El dolor de mi estenosis espinal empeora cuando estoy de pie y mejora cuando me siento.
Would an epidural injection help with my spinal stenosis symptoms?
¿Una inyección epidural me ayudaría con los síntomas de la estenosis espinal?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M48 Other spondylopathiesRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026