Classification. Other classification systems exist however. Cowardin (1979) recognizes the following five major wetland classifications: marine, estuarine, lacustrine, riverine, and palustrine. Marine and estuarine wetlands are associated with the ocean and include coastal wetlands, such as tidal marshes. Lacustrine wetlands are associated with lakes, while riverine wetlands are found along rivers and streams. Palustrine wetlands may be isolated or connected wet areas and include marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Top 10 Doctor insights on: Spinal Stenosis Knee Pain. 1 Pain in front top portion of legs from knees up after walking relieved when sitting. Had surgery for spinal stenosis 15 months ago with relief. Muscle strain: Male just over one year post-surgery for spinal stenosis has bilateral pain in quads w. walking.
Pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots branching out from that area may give rise to pain or numbness in the legs. Pressure on the upper part of the spinal cord (that is, the neck area) may produce similar symptoms in the shoulders, or even the legs (see figs.1, 2, and 3).ome examples of these therapies used to treat spinal stenosis follow: 1  Chiropractic treatment. 2  This treatment is based on the philosophy that restricted movement in the spine reduces proper function and may cause pain. 3  Chiropractors may manipulate (adjust) the spine to restore normal spinal movement.