Symptoms of Cervical Spine Stenosis:

The symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis may include the following:

• Neck pain; not always severe.

• Pain, weakness, or numbness in the shoulders, arms, and legs.

• Hand clumsiness.

• Gait and balance disturbances.

• Burning sensations, tingling, and pins and needles in the involved extremity, such as the arm or leg.

• In severe cases, bladder and bowel problems may occur.

• Although rare, severe cases can also cause significant loss of bladder and bowel function or even paraplegia.