{"id":175985,"date":"2022-07-29T08:03:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T08:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-07-30T06:42:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T06:42:46","slug":"how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat spinal stenosis in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat spinal stenosis in dogs?\">How do you treat spinal stenosis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Can_lumbosacral_stenosis_be_cured\" title=\"Can lumbosacral stenosis be cured?\">Can lumbosacral stenosis be cured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Is_lumbar_stenosis_life_threatening\" title=\"Is lumbar stenosis life threatening?\">Is lumbar stenosis life threatening?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_lumbosacral_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is lumbosacral spinal stenosis?\">What is lumbosacral spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_final_stages_of_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the final stages of spinal stenosis in dogs?\">What are the final stages of spinal stenosis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_causes_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes spinal stenosis in dogs?\">What causes spinal stenosis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_most_common_treatment_for_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is the most common treatment for spinal stenosis?\">What is the most common treatment for spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Can_spinal_stenosis_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can spinal stenosis heal on its own?\">Can spinal stenosis heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Does_lumbar_stenosis_ever_go_away\" title=\"Does lumbar stenosis ever go away?\">Does lumbar stenosis ever go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Can_you_reverse_lumbar_stenosis\" title=\"Can you reverse lumbar stenosis?\">Can you reverse lumbar stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Is_stenosis_of_the_spine_curable\" title=\"Is stenosis of the spine curable?\">Is stenosis of the spine curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_treatment_for_lumbar_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is the best treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis?\">What is the best treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Can_lumbar_stenosis_cause_death\" title=\"Can lumbar stenosis cause death?\">Can lumbar stenosis cause death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_someone_with_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is the life expectancy of someone with spinal stenosis?\">What is the life expectancy of someone with spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Does_stenosis_shorten_your_life\" title=\"Does stenosis shorten your life?\">Does stenosis shorten your life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#When_is_lumbar_stenosis_serious\" title=\"When is lumbar stenosis serious?\">When is lumbar stenosis serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Is_spinal_stenosis_a_serious_condition\" title=\"Is spinal stenosis a serious condition?\">Is spinal stenosis a serious condition?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#Is_lumbar_spinal_stenosis_serious\" title=\"Is lumbar spinal stenosis serious?\">Is lumbar spinal stenosis serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_causes_lumbar_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What causes lumbar spinal stenosis?\">What causes lumbar spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_are_three_treatments_for_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What are three treatments for spinal stenosis?\">What are three treatments for spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_end_stage_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is end stage spinal stenosis?\">What is end stage spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#How_does_spinal_stenosis_cause_death\" title=\"How does spinal stenosis cause death?\">How does spinal stenosis cause death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_narrowing_of_the_spine\" title=\"How can I help my dog with narrowing of the spine?\">How can I help my dog with narrowing of the spine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#How_quickly_does_spinal_stenosis_progress\" title=\"How quickly does spinal stenosis progress?\">How quickly does spinal stenosis progress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_main_cause_of_spinal_stenosis\" title=\"What is the main cause of spinal stenosis?\">What is the main cause of spinal stenosis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat spinal stenosis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Anti-inflammatory agents, neuropathic drugs and muscle relaxants may all be beneficial. Lumbosacral stenosis may also be managed by injecting a long-acting steroid (cortisone) around the compressed spinal nerves via a lumbar puncture. Repeat injections may be necessary in some patients.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-spinal-stenosis-be-cured-in-dogs\/\">Can spinal stenosis be cured in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lumbosacral_stenosis_be_cured\"><\/span>Can lumbosacral stenosis be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lumbar spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spine that happens gradually over time. <b>There is no cure for lumbar spinal stenosis but your healthcare provider can help you manage the condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_lumbar_stenosis_life_threatening\"><\/span>Is lumbar stenosis life threatening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the canal narrows, it puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves branching off the spinal cord. While lumbar spinal stenosis is <b>not life threatening, severe spinal stenosis can cause significant disability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_lumbosacral_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is lumbosacral spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lumbar spinal stenosis is <b>a narrowing of the spinal canal, compressing the nerves traveling through the lower back into the legs. While it may affect younger patients, due to developmental causes, it is more often a degenerative condition that affects people who are typically age 60 and older.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191806\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-lumbosacral-spinal-stenosis.jpeg\" alt=\"What is lumbosacral spinal stenosis?\" width=\"800\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-lumbosacral-spinal-stenosis.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-lumbosacral-spinal-stenosis-290x300.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-lumbosacral-spinal-stenosis-768x795.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_final_stages_of_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the final stages of spinal stenosis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs experience severe pain in the backside due to the nerves that are affected and will cry out if their hind end is touched. If the problem progresses without treatment, <b>the dog may experience a disc rupture in the area and become paralyzed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_spinal_stenosis_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes spinal stenosis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cervical stenosis, also known as cervical vertebral instability, cervical spondylopathy or wobbler syndrome, is caused by <b>compression of the spinal cord, usually at the base of the neck.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_treatment_for_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is the most common treatment for spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Surgery to decompress the area of stenosis is the most definitive way to try to resolve symptoms of spinal stenosis. Research shows that spine surgeries result in fewer complications when done by highly experienced surgeons. Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask about your surgeon&#8217;s experience with spinal stenosis surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_spinal_stenosis_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can spinal stenosis heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most patients with stenosis will not need surgery and <b>the condition can resolve on its own with time, or with the help of medications and injections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_lumbar_stenosis_ever_go_away\"><\/span>Does lumbar stenosis ever go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spinal stenosis can&#8217;t be cured but responds to treatment.<\/b> Unfortunately, nothing can stop the progression of spinal stenosis, since it is due to daily wear and tear, said Dr. Hennenhoefer. The symptoms of spinal stenosis typically respond to conservative treatments, including physical therapy and injections.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-4pF6v-3w4Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_reverse_lumbar_stenosis\"><\/span>Can you reverse lumbar stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While spinal stenosis <b>can&#8217;t be reversed, treatment is available to address your pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_stenosis_of_the_spine_curable\"><\/span>Is stenosis of the spine curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment usually starts with nonsurgical options and may move to surgical options if other methods no longer relieve your pain. Although <b>there is no cure for spinal stenosis, exercise to keep your muscles strong, improve your flexibility and reduce pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_treatment_for_lumbar_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is the best treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The goals of surgery include relieving the pressure on your spinal cord or nerve roots by creating more space within the spinal canal. <b>Surgery to decompress the area of stenosis is the most definitive way to try to resolve symptoms of spinal stenosis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lumbar_stenosis_cause_death\"><\/span>Can lumbar stenosis cause death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It occurs from spinal stenosis that causes pressure on the spinal cord. <b>If untreated, this can lead to significant and permanent nerve damage including paralysis and death. Symptoms may affect your gait and balance, dexterity, grip strength and bowel or bladder function.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191808\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death.jpg\" alt=\"Can lumbar stenosis cause death?\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-lumbar-stenosis-cause-death-1536x1182.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_someone_with_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is the life expectancy of someone with spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hennenhoefer says <b>you can live a normal life with a spinal stenosis diagnosis and can work on improving your mobility and comfort. Unfortunately, nothing can stop the progression of spinal stenosis, since it is due to daily wear and tear, said Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_stenosis_shorten_your_life\"><\/span>Does stenosis shorten your life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer: Yes, you do have to live with it for the rest of your life. However, <b>many patients with spinal stenosis live life in the absence of pain or with minimal symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_lumbar_stenosis_serious\"><\/span>When is lumbar stenosis serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Immediate medical attention is warranted when the lumbar stenosis compresses the spinal cord and\/or the cauda equina. Signs and symptoms that indicate compression of these tissues typically include one or more of the following: <b>Almost intolerably severe lower back pain<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_spinal_stenosis_a_serious_condition\"><\/span>Is spinal stenosis a serious condition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spinal stenosis is caused by gradual narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in painful pressure and compression on the spinal cord and nerves. While <b>spinal stenosis is not a serious condition in the initial stages, it can lead to serious and permanent damage if it becomes advanced or remains untreated<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_lumbar_spinal_stenosis_serious\"><\/span>Is lumbar spinal stenosis serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lumbar spinal stenosis <b>can cause mild to serious symptoms, affecting daily life. While nonsurgical treatments are tried first, the patient may decide to have surgery if the symptoms are severe and cause significant dysfunction.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vr9cWBoWjQI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_lumbar_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What causes lumbar spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by <b>wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis. In severe cases of spinal stenosis, doctors may recommend surgery to create additional space for the spinal cord or nerves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_three_treatments_for_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What are three treatments for spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Examples of surgical procedures to treat spinal stenosis include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laminectomy. This procedure removes the back part (lamina) of the affected vertebra.<\/li>\n<li>Laminotomy.<\/li>\n<li>Laminoplasty.<\/li>\n<li>Minimally invasive surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_end_stage_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is end stage spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is <b>the end stage of a long-standing disc disease, often at several lumbar segments. It leads to narrowing of the intervertebral disc space and causes secondary changes in the structures bordering the lateral recess and the intervertebral foramina.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_spinal_stenosis_cause_death\"><\/span>How does spinal stenosis cause death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cervical spinal stenosis is the medical condition in which the spinal canal within the neck region becomes too narrow. <b>Any stricture within the spinal canal places pressure on the branching nerves of the spine cord. If the stenosis is severe it can cause paralysis, quadriplegia or death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_narrowing_of_the_spine\"><\/span>How can I help my dog with narrowing of the spine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The majority of dogs and cats with lumbosacral stenosis can be successfully managed with <b>exercise regulation, weight control and medical therapy. Once signs have improved or have been resolved, it is often possible to gradually increase exercise and reduce or stop medications.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191809\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-can-I-help-my-dog-with-narrowing-of-the-spine.jpg\" alt=\"How can I help my dog with narrowing of the spine?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-can-I-help-my-dog-with-narrowing-of-the-spine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-can-I-help-my-dog-with-narrowing-of-the-spine-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-can-I-help-my-dog-with-narrowing-of-the-spine-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-can-I-help-my-dog-with-narrowing-of-the-spine-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_spinal_stenosis_progress\"><\/span>How quickly does spinal stenosis progress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tightened space can cause the spinal cord or nerves to become irritated, compressed or pinched, which can lead to back pain and sciatica. Spinal stenosis <b>usually develops slowly over time. It is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear changes that naturally occur in your spine as you age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_cause_of_spinal_stenosis\"><\/span>What is the main cause of spinal stenosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of spinal stenosis is <b>osteoarthritis, the gradual wear and tear that happens to your joints over time. Spinal stenosis is common because osteoarthritis begins to cause changes in most people&#8217;s spines by age 50. That&#8217;s why most people who develop symptoms of spinal stenosis are 50 or older.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat spinal stenosis in dogs?Can lumbosacral stenosis be cured?Is lumbar stenosis life threatening?What is lumbosacral spinal stenosis?What are the final stages of spinal stenosis in dogs?What causes spinal stenosis in dogs?What is the most common treatment for spinal stenosis?Can spinal stenosis heal on its own?Does lumbar stenosis ever go&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-treat-spinal-stenosis-in-dogs.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175985"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175985"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191810,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175985\/revisions\/191810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}