Thoracic spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal cord or nerves are compressed by either the narrowing in the spinal canal or vertebrae. The size of the spinal cord will remain the same in the thoracic area; the canal is narrower in that region. Normally thoracic spinal stenosis is associated with either the cervical or lumbar region. The ribs provide more stability to the thoracic spine. Spinal stenosis can cause weakness in your extremities. Most cases will occur in the lower back than in the thoracic region. Thoracic foraminal stenosis symptoms are often the same. The difference in thoracic foraminal stenosis is one or more vertebral foramen is being affected. The foramen can become compressed overtime with age. Thoracic foraminal stenosis may be either congenital or degenerative. As degeneration occurs the person will experience worse pain. These symptoms can be reduced by anti-flammatory over the counter medications, laminectomy, and spinal fusions.
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