CP’s Tom Bardeson has his back back in gear – nwitimes.com

CP's Tom Bardeson has his back back in gear nwitimes.com When Bardeson learned he had spinal stenosis -- a narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the nerves and the spinal cord -- he felt the relief that comes with knowing the cause of so much pain. "It just felt sore," Bardeson said. ... Read more »

Daniels’ improbable return to basketball – ESPN (blog)

Daniels' improbable return to basketball ESPN (blog) Daniels subsequently had offseason surgery to relieve the effects of spinal stenosis , a condition characterized by a narrowing of the spine, which he'd battled for years and resulted in occasional numbness and increased vulnerability in situations like ... and more ? Read more »

‘Good death’ in Swiss clinic held up as model – Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail 'Good death' in Swiss clinic held up as model Globe and Mail It says she was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in 2008, at age 88. As her spinal column degenerated she was confined to a wheelchair, suffered chronic pain and was told she would soon be reduced to lying flat in bed, unable to move Read more »

Spiritual resources in the face of end-of-life suffering – Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail Spiritual resources in the face of end-of-life suffering Globe and Mail Their mom was 87 when she was diagnosed with spinal stenosis while she was in a care home in North Vancouver, and “reached the firm conclusion that she wished to terminate her life as soon as possible by means of a physician-assisted suicide,” ... and more ? Read more »

Relief may be on the way for back pain sufferers – WFMZ Allentown

WFMZ Allentown Relief may be on the way for back pain sufferers WFMZ Allentown The clinical study compares posterior dynamic stabilization in patients using the Stabilimax NZ device to patients receiving traditional fusion surgery to treat their Lumbar Spinal Stenosis , a common lower-back disorder where deteriorization of the ... Read more »

Eli Manning thinks brother Peyton will play again – ESPN

Sun-Sentinel Florida Panthers Eli Manning thinks brother Peyton will play again ESPN Cooper Manning, the oldest brother, had his football career end his freshman year prior to ever playing a down at Ole Miss due to spinal stenosis , a congenital narrowing of the spinal canal. Cooper, a former wide receiver, had to undergo a spinal .. Read more »