Spinal stenosis is another word that sounds scary. But the concept is simple. Think of the nerves in your spine like cooked spaghetti. Soft. Flexible. Sensitive. Now imagine those noodles floating down a water tube. When the tube is wide, the spaghetti moves freely. No problem. Spinal stenosis happens when part of that tube gets narrow. A bottleneck. Bone. Ligament. Disc. The tube tightens. Now the spaghetti gets crowded. When you stand or walk, that tight spot matters more. Blood flow drops. Ne