Pain, cramping, or stiffness in the legs and lower back, especially if you have been standing or walking for a long period of time. This pain usually eases upon bending forward or sitting down.
In severe cases, loss of bladder, bowel, or sexual function can occur and is called cauda equina syndrome
Numbness, weakness, tingling, and/or pain in the arm, neck, hand, leg, or foot.
In severe cases: Bladder or bowel incontinence
Paralysis
Why You Should See a Specialist
Symptoms can overlap from condition to condition, making an accurate diagnosis critical to proper treatment. At Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, our specialists have advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine. (See Diagnosing and Treating Spinal Stenosis.)
