Identifying Symptoms of  Lumbar Spinal Stenosis There are unique symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. How do you know the difference between lumbar stenosis and herniated is a condition where there is a narrowing of the spine causing the nerve root to get pinched. This condition results in weakness in the leg, pain upon walking 10 or more steps, pain that is alleviated with sitting down and pain that can be made better if leaning forward. Unique Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis Pain is worst Continue Reading