Cervical Foraminal Narrowing
The foramina allow the passage of nerve roots to branch off from either sides of the vertebrae. Cervical foraminal narrowing is a condition where space that is available for nerve roots to exit the spinal column is restricted. It is generally caused by wear and tear of the functional parts of the spine with age. This medical condition causes aching and stiffness in the neck and back and in some cases may also lead to pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness.

Causes
With growing age, it is a natural process that the functional parts of the spine are likely to deteriorate. The joints in the spine may be also susceptible to herniate or bulge. Medical tests like X-rays, MRI Scans, CT scans can be conducted to examine the root causes of the condition. The treatment can start with medications, exercise, injections and therapies. However, if none of the above work, surgery may be an option.
Treatments
You definitely deserve to enjoy your life in a stress free and pain free manner. When you suffer from neck and back pain, life becomes all the more difficult. For the best treatment you should visit Dr. Rahul Shah who is an expert in neck and spine surgery. He and his dedicated team at Premier Orthopedic Associates leave no stone unturned to provide you with the best treatments.