legs can sometimes originate in the lower back rather than in the legs themselves.
Key clue: With lumbar spinal stenosis, symptoms often become worse with standing or walking and improve when sitting or leaning forward, such as when leaning on a shopping cart.
What to do:
See a healthcare professional if these symptoms persist or interfere with walking.
A physical examination is often the first step. MRI or other imaging may be recommended when clinically appropriate, rather than automatically for everyone with back or leg symptoms.
Physical therapy and appropriately
