Sign 4: Subtle Balance and Coordination Issues
Tripping over flat rugs or feeling unsteady on your feet does not always stem from inner ear problems or failing eyesight. Cervical spinal stenosis, which occurs in the neck, can violently disrupt the proprioceptive signals traveling from your legs up to your brain. This sensory disconnect leaves you feeling uncoordinated or clumsy, significantly increasing your risk of a devastating fall. Do not write off your declining balance as a natural part of growing older when it might point directly to a compressed spinal cord.
