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Severe Sciatica Symptoms - What Can You Do?

For most people, sciatica is something that can be managed using simple conservative techniques and at-home methods like stretching and rest. However, some people find that even with all these techniques, they cannot achieve adequate relief, and they continue to suffer from severe sciatica symptoms.

These symptoms can be the same as those found in less severe cases of the condition and can include:

Pain
Tingling
Numbness
Muscle spasms
Muscle weakness
Burning
More

The difference between a regular sciatica sufferer and someone suffering from severe sciatica symptoms is that the latter will experience pain that is debilitating and has a significant, negative impact on that person's quality of life, which means they'll require more intensive treatment.

Treating Severe Sciatica Symptoms

While most people are able to treat their sciatica symptoms effectively with conservative methods, those with severe symptoms often must turn to more serious techniques. One of these is surgery, and there are two types of surgery that sufferers can choose from: open back surgery and endoscopic spine treatment. Of the two, endoscopic techniques provide a faster recovery time, less trauma to the body, and a higher success rate. Furthermore, following endoscopic procedures most patients are back to normal activity in just weeks as opposed to many months or recovery often required after an open surgery.

For more information on sciatica, as well as potential treatments for severe sciatica symptoms such as endoscopic spine treatment, contact Laser Spine Institute. We'll review your CT scan or MRI free of charge and let you know if you qualify for one of our minimally invasive treatments.

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