Here are five notes:
1. Approximately 11 percent of the population in the United States currently suffers from LSS, with researchers expecting 2.4 million Americans to suffer from LSS by 2021.
2. LSS is the narrowing on the spinal canal, placing pressure on the spinal cord. The most common symptom of LSS is pain when walking.
3. Other symptoms vary for each individual and LSS symptoms therefore are difficult for researchers to quantify on an unified scale.
4. A leading cause of LSS is osteoarthritis, with the body compensating for the cartilage between joints degenerating. Bone spurs often place pressure on the nerves of the spine, resulting in LSS.
5. Various other factors including herniated discs, spinal injuries or any traumatic injuries to the spine, tumors and thickened ligaments increase a patient’s risk of developing LSS.
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