Sciatica / Pinched Nerve
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term that describes symptoms of pain, numbness, and/or weakness that radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and leg. The medical term for sciatica is lumbar radiculopathy.
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Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatica symptoms are typically felt on only one side of the body. They may include a combination of leg and foot pain, weakness, tingling or numbness. Sciatica pain is often described as searing or sharp, as opposed to achy or throbbing. Depending on where the sciatic nerve roots are compressed, symptoms may be felt in different areas of the leg and into the foot.
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Sciatica Treatment Options
It is important to remember that sciatica is a symptom of an underlying condition, not a diagnosis in itself. The Sciatica treatment will depend mainly on the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms as well as the severity of signs and symptoms. Sciatica treatment options may include:
- Physical therapy for more formal exercise management and training.
- Ice and/or heat therapy.
- Oral medications to manage symptoms, as long as there isn’t risk for further deterioration.
- Lumbar traction/spinal decompression therapy
- Epidural steroid injections can be very helpful and provide excellent relief that can last multiple weeks/months to many years in some cases.
- If an impairment exists, varying levels and degrees of surgery may be recommended as a treatment option for Sciatica (surgical treatment options may be similar to Cervical Radiculopathy treatment).
To determine your best treatment option for Sciatica, please call us at (860) 872-6229 or request an appointment online today.
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If you are one of the many people suffering from neck pain, chronic lower back pain, scoliosis, sciatica or another spine-related condition, you will be in great hands at Connecticut Back Center (CBC). CBC was founded by Jesse Eisler, MD, PhD, in 2005 and with offices in Vernon and Bloomfield, CT serves the Greater Hartford and Central Connecticut area. Our mission is to provide accurate, responsive and effective spinal care with comprehensive non-surgical and surgical treatments for the full spectrum of spinal disorders. Our goal is always to reduce your pain, increase your flexibility and help you resume an active life after treatment. To learn more about your treatment options, give us a call at (860) 253-2714 or request an appointment online now.
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