Spinal stenosis is a condition where the space inside the spine becomes narrow and starts putting pressure on the spinal nerves. It commonly affects the neck or lower back and is one of the major causes of chronic back pain, leg pain, numbness, and difficulty in walking in middle-aged and elderly patients. Many people ignore the early signs thinking it is just normal age-related pain. But symptoms like lower back pain, tingling in legs or hands, cramping while walking, weakness in arms or legs, balance problems, or pain radiating into the hands and feet may indicate nerve compression due to spinal stenosis. In cervical spinal stenosis, pressure on the spinal cord can affect hand movements, grip strength, balance, and walking. In lumbar spinal stenosis, patients often experience leg pain, heaviness, numbness, or calf cramping while standing or walking for long periods. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are very important to prevent worsening nerve damage. Treatment may include physiotherapy, medications, lifestyle modifications, injections, or spine surgery depending on the severity of nerve compression. Do not ignore persistent numbness, weakness, or walking difficulty. Proper spine care can help maintain mobility and improve quality of life. Consultation Timings: Manipal Baner OPD – Tue, Thu, Sat: 1:00–3:00 PM & 5:30–7:00 PM Manipal Kharadi OPD – Mon, Wed: 1:00–4:00 PM Spine Health Clinic – Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:00–7:00 PM 🌐 Visit: drrahulchaudhari.com