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What is the difference between spinal stenosis and central canal stenosis and which is more serious. how debilitating will it get already pain daily?
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Interchangeable: Many radiologists use the terms interchangeably. In the mild range there is little correlation between imaging findings and symptoms with factors like fitness, overuse, posture, and muscle spasm have a large impact. Get strong, keep moving, work on posture!
Answered 4/14/2019
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