Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Spinal injuries Car accidents and other trauma can cause spinal bones to break or move out of place Swelling of nearby tissue right after back surgery also can put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves Risk factors Most people with spinal stenosis are over age 50 Younger people may be at higher risk of spinal stenosis if they have
Spinal Stenosis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment Spinal stenosis can affect anyone, but it’s most common in people over the age of 50 The condition most commonly affects two areas of your spine: Lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis): Your lumbar spine consists of five bones (vertebrae) in your lower back Your lumbar vertebrae, known as L1 to L5, are the largest of your entire spine