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Neural foraminal stenosis causes nerve irritation and compression when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows.

In the most severe form of the condition, type 3 Chiari malformation, part of the lower back part of the brain ( cerebellum ) ...

Spinal tap (lumbar puncture). A special needle is placed into the lower back, into the spinal canal. This is the area around the spinal cord. The pressure in the spinal canal and brain can then be ...

A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) may help confirm a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Here’s what you should expect from the procedure.

and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a progressive condition that can get worse over time, so it's important ...