Sciatica Treatments
Find Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve Conditions
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and into the legs, controlling lower leg muscles and enabling sensation. Commonwealth Pain & Spine offers effective treatments to reduce sciatica pain and address symptoms, ranging from back and hip pain to numbness, weakness in your leg or foot, burning or tingling sensations down your leg, and more.
Who Tends to Suffer from Sciatica?
As many as 40% of Americans will experience sciatica at some point in their lives. Sciatica commonly stems from a herniated disc in the lower spine, where the disc's gel-like center bulges out, pressing on the sciatic nerve and causing significant pain. Other common causes of sciatica include:
- Pregnancy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Muscle spasms
- Degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
Although more challenging to diagnose than other back pain conditions, our interventional pain specialists and dual-board certified physicians can help patients find lasting relief from sciatic nerve pain.
Therapies & Treatments for Sciatica
Your physician will tailor a treatment plan based on the severity of your symptoms and overall health condition. Here are some of the effective treatments for sciatica:
- Physical Therapy: Targeted exercises can strengthen your body and improve your posture, alleviating sciatica pain.
- Healthy Weight Management: If you’re overweight, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce sciatica pain.
- Medications: Some can help control sciatica pain, including antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, and pain relievers.
- Epidural Steroid Injections: These injections help reduce inflammation around the sciatic nerve roots, offering immediate pain relief.
If conservative treatments haven't relieved your pain, surgery may be an option to alleviate pressure on the sciatic nerve. Our team at Commonwealth Pain & Spine will guide you through your options and help you find the best treatment plan.
How We Address Sciatica Pain in Our Clinic
We're here to be your trusted partner in finding the most effective treatment for your sciatica pain. Start your journey to relief by completing our online self-referral form. We'll contact your PCP for a referral and reach out soon to schedule an appointment.
Our team employs the following process to help you manage sciatica pain:
- Consultation: During your first visit, your physician will take the time to listen to your concerns, review your medical history, and conduct a thorough physical examination. They may also order diagnostic tests to pinpoint the root cause of your sciatica and rule out other potential issues.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on your evaluation results, we'll create a tailored treatment plan for your unique needs and goals. Our approach will likely combine conservative and interventional therapies to target the root cause of your pain.
- Follow-Up: We'll have regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress, adjust your treatment, and provide support to manage your sciatica and improve your quality of life.
Leg, back, hip, and buttock pain can significantly affect your daily life, making simple tasks difficult. Commonwealth Pain & Spine is dedicated to offering compassionate, professional care to help you find lasting relief from sciatica pain.
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It's Easy to Get Started
Start your journey with our compassionate guidance and expertise.
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Request an AppointmentFind an office and share your details in our request appointment form to start the process of finding relief.
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We'll Connect With Your PhysicianOur team will contact your primary care physician to secure the necessary information.
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We'll Schedule Your AppointmentOnce your physician’s referral is received, we'll reach out to schedule your initial appointment. We aim to get you seen within two weeks.
