BACK to Basics: Spine Health Simplified

What is Neurogenic Claudication?


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Do you get pain, cramping, tightness, or heaviness in the back, buttocks, or thighs that gets worse with prolonged standing or walking and improves with leaning forward, standing still, or sitting down? No, you're not getting old. This could be neurogenic claudication. All due to a spine condition called spinal stenosis. Tune in to learn about the diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, and how ultimately minimally invasive decompression surgery is an excellent option to address the stenosis if conservative measures fail.


Link to site: https://www.floridaspinesurgeon.org/blog/what-is-neurogenic-claudication-understanding-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment

Dr. Katsevman is a neurosurgeon and fellowship trained spine surgeon in Naples, Florida.


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BACK to Basics: Spine Health SimplifiedBy Dr. Gennadiy (Gene) Katsevman, MD