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EDISCSCULPTSciatica is compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the leg. It is characterized by pain that radiates from the lower back to the lower leg. Some people experience excruciating pain which can even inhibit walking and other normal activities; for others, symptoms are more mild.
Sciatica is a symptom; the underlying cause varies, and affects the approach to treatment. It may be caused by:
Treatment
Treatment depends largely on the cause, and partially on the severity of symptoms. For example, if the condition is caused by a tumor, quick treatment by a specialist may be necessary. Alternatively, if it is caused by pregnancy, treatment is more likely to involve chiropractic care and other pain relief that doesn't use medication or surgery.
Most cases of sciatica are between these two extremes. In those cases, conservative treatments will usually be attempted first unless symptoms are very severe. If medication and lifestyle changes do not work, then it's time to consider surgery.
For most cases of sciatica that require surgery, laser spine surgery is a good option. This type of surgery uses endoscopic cameras, lasers, and other minimally invasive techniques to decompress the sciatic nerve. Because it doesn't require a large incision, the addition of hardware, or the removal of bone, the recovery period is shorter and smoother than with traditional back surgery. It can be performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting, and patients can return to work in as little as a week.
Scheduling an initial consultation with a back pain doctor is the first step to finding relief for your pain. To schedule a consultation today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.
Sciatica is a symptom; the underlying cause varies, and affects the approach to treatment. It may be caused by:
- Herniated discs
- Pregnancy
- Piriformis syndrome, a condition where the sciatic nerve is located in such a way that it can be compressed by the piriform muscle
- Bone spurs
- Spinal arthritis
- Inflammation
Treatment
Treatment depends largely on the cause, and partially on the severity of symptoms. For example, if the condition is caused by a tumor, quick treatment by a specialist may be necessary. Alternatively, if it is caused by pregnancy, treatment is more likely to involve chiropractic care and other pain relief that doesn't use medication or surgery.
Most cases of sciatica are between these two extremes. In those cases, conservative treatments will usually be attempted first unless symptoms are very severe. If medication and lifestyle changes do not work, then it's time to consider surgery.
For most cases of sciatica that require surgery, laser spine surgery is a good option. This type of surgery uses endoscopic cameras, lasers, and other minimally invasive techniques to decompress the sciatic nerve. Because it doesn't require a large incision, the addition of hardware, or the removal of bone, the recovery period is shorter and smoother than with traditional back surgery. It can be performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting, and patients can return to work in as little as a week.
Scheduling an initial consultation with a back pain doctor is the first step to finding relief for your pain. To schedule a consultation today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.
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