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If spinal narrowing compresses the spinal cord or spinal nerves, you will develop symptoms, such as pain that starts in your hip and extends down the back of your leg. The pain can be a minor annoyance or debilitating, depending on how much narrowing there is. As the narrowing gets worse, the nerve is pinched more, and the pain becomes more severe. Compressed nerves in your lower (lumbar) spine can lead to a condition called pseudoclaudication, false claudication or neurogenic intermittent claudication. This causes pain or cramping in your legs when you stand or walk for long periods of time. The more compressed the nerves, the more severe the symtoms. Spinal stenosis will effect people differently causing pain in the hips or in the legs. The more compressed the nerves, the more severe the pain. There can also be a loss of balance causing clumsiness and falling and/or a loss of bowel and bladder control. MayoClinic.com: Spinal stenosisOn One Hand: Spinal Stenosis Can Give Pain To The Hips
On the Other: Spinal Stenosis Does Not Always Give Pain To Hips
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