Sciatica is compression of the sciatic nerve which leads to
pain, numbness or weakening in the lower back or gluteal area.
Sciatica Treatment
Relief from sciatica can sometimes be as simple as following
a prescribed exercise and physical therapy routine while other cases call for
more aggressive sciatica treatments. At the Orlando Orthopaedic Center the
specialists in our Spine Center provide sciactica treatment options for
patients who suffer from all types and degrees of sciatic nerve damage. If you or a loved one are in need of sciatica
treatment, look no further than the Orlando Orthopaedic Center.
There are several sciatica treatment options available today.
Sciatic Nerve Treatment
The sciatic nerve begins at the lower spine and continues
down the back of the leg and into the foot. Pressure or strain on the sciatic
nerve causes discomfort ranging from a tingling or burning sensation to severe
shooting pains in the lower back, leg or gluteal area. Medications, physical therapy and surgery are
all options for sciatic nerve treatment.
Sciatic Pain Treatment
Sciatic pain treatment often consists of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). In some
cases your doctor may prescribe an epidural steroid injection to the spinal
column. While this may provide temporary
relief it does not alleviate the problem.
Sciatica Surgery
Some patients experience significant relief from sciatica
surgery, one such surgical procedure is a laminectomy. In a laminectomy the posterior arch is
removed to relieve pressure on the pinched nerve. In patients with spinal stenosis, the piece
of bone that is placing pressure on the sciatic nerve is removed. Though sciatica surgery is not the answer for
all patients, it is treatment option that should be explored after less
invasive treatments prove to be ineffective.
At the Orlando Orthopaedic Center our fellowship trained
spine and neck specialists use state of the art techniques to treat
sciatica. From nerve treatment to
sciatica surgery, our specialists are here to help you through every step of
the treatment and recover process. If
you are in need of sciatica treatment, schedule a consultation with one or our
specialists today.