Sciatica Diagnosis

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Sciatica Diagnosis

Many people have heard the term before, and maybe they have even suffered from the symptoms that define it, but a great number still don't know what it means to receive a sciatica diagnosis. Sciatica is a name given to symptoms which result from the sciatic nerve in your lower back being compressed. In many cases, these symptoms include:

Pain
Burning
Pins and needles
Numbness
Muscle weakness
Muscle spasms
More

After a Sciatica Diagnosis

It may be a great relief to receive a sciatica diagnosis since it gives a name to what is causing your suffering, and what's even better is that a diagnosis allows for effective treatment. In the vast majority of cases, sciatica sufferers can assuage their symptoms using a combination of conservative techniques like:

Pain medicines - over the counter or prescription
Anti-inflammatory medications
Stretching
Spinal decompression
Rest
Exercise (for weight loss and to build muscle strength)

For those people who have tried all of these methods without success, surgery is often presented as a final option. This can mean a choice between open back surgery and a minimally invasive procedure. In many cases, the less invasive, endoscopic procedure provides significant advantages over open back surgery. These advantages include less trauma to the body, a faster recovery time, lower risk of infection and a higher success rate.

If you've received a sciatica diagnosis and want to learn more about your treatment options, including endoscopic spine surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute. We offer a complimentary CT scan or MRI review and will be happy to let you know if you quality for treatment at one of our facilities.

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