Absolutely. Numbness of the arms and/or legs are very common in spinal stenosis.
Stenosis anywhere in the body can cause numbness in any area of the body below the stenosis. The first thing I would address is the inflammation. As an Ayurvedic practitioner and chiropractor, I look to reduce the inflammation through herbs such as Boswellia and Gugglu, as well as supplement with B vitamins.
As a chiropractor, I find that a chiropractic adjustment even to an unrelated area to the stenosis can reduce the pressure on the nerves and spinal cord as a whole.
Sara Wilson, NP, from West Valley Spine Center, explains how numbness is associated with cervical spinal stenosis. Watch the video to learn how compressed nerves cause numbness and tingling.
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