Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Treatment In India. Tethered Spinal cord syndrome is a narrowing of the spaces inside your spine, which can put pressure on the arteries that run through your spine. Tethered Spinal most often occurs in the lower back and neck. Some people with tethered Spinal may have no symptoms. Some may experience pain, itching, numbness, and muscle weakness. Symptoms may worsen over time. Tethered Spinal cord syndrome is usually caused by aging changes and tears in the spine associated with osteoarthritis. In severe cases of spinal stenosis, doctors may recommend surgery to create more space for the spine or nerves.