3. Tingling
Tingling sensations are also commonly associated with spinal stenosis, for the very same reason as numbness. Once more, the signal that would normally travel from the leg or arm, through the spine, and to the brain, is being interrupted and scrambled. This results in it being harder to make out, and instead of a clear feeling of being touched, you now have a kind of fuzzy, ‘buzzing’ sensation instead.
If you notice tingling like this, then again it could also be linked with a host of other problems – such as low vitamin B12 or even diabetes – both of which also affect the function of your nerves.
The tingling will most often be felt in the arms and legs but could occur anywhere. Look out for a very low-level change early on, as this could be a useful forewarning.