A. Arthritis of the spine, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, enlargement of soft tissue structures inside the spinal canal, facet joint cysts, inflammatory and post surgical scar tissue, spine fractures, and certain deformities of the spinal column all can cause spinal stenosis. Typically, it is a combination of these factors.
Other factors that can contribute to symptomatic spinal stenosis include obesity, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, smoking, and certain medical condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and thyroid disorders.
