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Radiculopathy Treatments  

Pinched Spine Nerve Pain Management 

Radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in your spine becomes compressed or pinched, which can happen at any of the 33 vertebrae protecting your spinal cord. This condition, also known as a pinched nerve, can cause various painful and disruptive symptoms. The interventional pain specialists and dual-board certified physicians at Commonwealth Pain & Spine offer expert diagnosis and treatment of radiculopathy to alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life. 

What Are Signs of Radiculopathy? 

Symptoms vary based on the affected nerve's location, including sharp pain, numbness, and radiating discomfort in the arms or legs. Spinal nerve compression can also lead to conditions like sciatica, characterized by pain and numbness extending from the lower back down the legs. Your risk of radiculopathy increases as you age, but some other factors contributing to radiculopathy include: 

  • A herniated disc 
  • Degenerative disc disease 
  • Osteoarthritis Spinal stenosis 
  • Compression fractures 
  • Scoliosis 
  • Diabetes 
  • Tumors 

Factors such as weight, posture, and repetitive motions can also lead to spinal nerve compression. Commonwealth Pain & Spine will work with you to identify the underlying causes of your radiculopathy and develop a personalized treatment plan to address them.

Effective Strategies for Treating Radiculopathy

Depending on the exact location and cause of your radiculopathy, a combination of treatments may be used to manage your symptoms effectively. 

Our specialists may recommend: 

  • Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and some prescription drugs, may relieve some pain. 
  • Spinal Steroid Injections: Our pain specialists can provide rapid and significant relief by placing an anti-inflammatory medication directly into the affected area. 
  • Physical Therapy: Targeted exercises can improve your strength, flexibility, and range of motion, reducing pressure on nerves in your spine. 
  • Hot and Cold Therapies: Alternating heat and ice packs can immediately relieve acute pain episodes. 

If noninvasive treatments fail, your physician might suggest surgery to alleviate pain, such as removing bone spurs from the spine to reduce nerve pinching. Commonwealth Pain & Spine will help you understand your condition and find ways to manage your pain effectively.

How We Address Radiculopathy Pain 

If you're experiencing pain, numbness, or weakness due to a pinched nerve, it's time to find relief. Start your journey to relief by completing our online self-referral form. We'll review your information, collaborate with your PCP, and schedule your initial consultation. 

Here's what you can expect from our comprehensive radiculopathy treatment services: 

  1. Consultation: First, we'll work to diagnose your radiculopathy and pinpoint the affected nerve accurately. Some possible tests include X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, electromyography, or nerve conduction studies. 
  2. Personalized Treatment Plan: We'll develop a tailored treatment plan to address your radiculopathy pain. This plan may include a single therapy or a combination of our treatments. 
  3. Ongoing Support: To ensure your pain continues to improve, we'll schedule periodic follow-up appointments to modify your treatment plan if needed. 

Don't let radiculopathy keep you from enjoying life! With the right team and treatment plan, we hope you can find relief and get back to doing the things you love. 

  • It's Easy to Get Started

    Start your journey with our compassionate guidance and expertise.

  • Request an Appointment

    Find an office and share your details in our request appointment form to start the process of finding relief.

  • We'll Connect With Your Physician

    Our team will contact your primary care physician to secure the necessary information.

  • We'll Schedule Your Appointment

    Once your physician’s referral is received, we'll reach out to schedule your initial appointment. We aim to get you seen within two weeks.