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Leon Anijar, MD, Spinal Stenosis Specialist

Spinal Stenosis Miami

Pain management is an integral part of some of our day-to-day lives, especially for those of us who experience chronic pain caused by spinal stenosis. Leon Anijar, MD, an Interventional Pain Management Specialist, has dedicated his career to giving those who struggle with chronic pain a better chance at living high-quality, pain-free lives.

At Dr. Anijar’s South Florida offices in Aventura, Miami, and South Beach, he utilizes the latest diagnostic technology and equipment to find the real cause(s) of your pain and symptoms. He then personalizes and customizes long-term pain management plans for each of his patients to maximize results in both pain relief and neck mobility.

Please call our office or request a consultation through the online portal to learn more about available treatment options for spinal stenosis. Stop living a low-quality, pain-hindering life. Let Dr.Anijar and his team of medical professionals help you today.

When to Seek Help for Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a condition of the spine where the spinal column is narrowing and compressing on the spinal cord. This is a slowly progressing condition. At first, and when the narrowing is slight, a patient can be experiencing zero symptoms. When compression progresses and becomes severe, it begins to affect nerves and cause other complications. 

How do you know you are experiencing spinal stenosis symptoms, and if it’s time to seek help from a specialist? 

  • Weakness in the arms or legs
  • Lower back pain while standing or walking
  • Numbness in your legs or buttocks
  • Issues balancing

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, and it appears to be long lasting or persistent, please do not hesitate to call Dr. Anijar’s office for help and a pain management plan that is tailored to your body’s needs. 

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Causes of Spinal Stenosis

According to Healthline, “The most common cause of spinal stenosis is aging. Degenerative processes occur throughout your body as it ages. Tissues in your spine may start to thicken, and bones may get bigger, compressing the nerves.”

Dr. Anijar treats chronic and acute spinal conditions, including spinal stenosis, which can have several causes, including (but not limited to):

  • Spinal defects caused by degenerative processes or conditions
  • Spinal defects from birth
  • Scoliosis
  • Tumors
  • Osteoarthritis 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Spinal Injuries

If you struggle with any of the above conditions or have suffered from a spinal injury and think it may be causing spinal stenosis and compression in the spine, please seek a medical opinion as soon as possible. You do not need to live a life of pain, and low mobility and functionality. Pain management specialists like Dr. Anijar can help you.

Diagnosing Spinal Stenosis

At the offices of Dr. Anijar, your symptoms will always be closely discussed and carefully evaluated. Providing patients with a pain-free life is still the ultimate goal. Dr. Anijar will take his time to personally listen to your health concerns and ask questions about how chronic pain is currently hindering the ins and outs of your day to day life. He will work diligently to create personalized plans to increase mobility and manage your pain correctly.

The latest diagnostic testing, such as X-rays and other imaging technology, is also available to properly assess the patient’s neck and spine as well — and all conveniently on-site. 

Dr. Anijar and his team want to help you live a pain-free and exciting life again and have dedicated their lives to providing that to their patients in Florida. That starts with a proper diagnosis.

Treatments and Pain Management for Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Anijar specializes in various nonsurgical treatments and is exceptionally experienced in addressing chronic pain caused by injury or damage to structures in the spine. He utilizes regenerative treatments and therapies to address damaged areas, including injections of stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which aid in the repairing and healing bones, muscle, and tissue naturally. 

Other means of treatment Dr. Anijar may use to address spinal stenosis are (but not limited to):

  • Nerve blocking to disrupt pain signals which are sent from the brain
  • Injections of corticosteroids and other anesthetic medications to aid in pain management and decrease inflammation
  • Minimally invasive decompression procedures 

After your consultation, if Dr. Anijar finds you have a severely damaged spine or another condition that is not treatable with more conservative therapies, he may refer you to an outside party for surgery.

If you live in Aventura, Miami, Miami Beach, or surrounding areas in Florida, and are currently suffering from chronic pain caused by spinal stenosis, Dr. Anijar and his team of dedicated medical professionals urge you to call his office or set up a consultation today. 

Let this highly experienced Interventional Pain Management and Spine Specialist help you take back control of your life. 

Everyone deserves to live a high quality, pain-free life. Dr. Anijar is waiting and ready to help you get there.