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Sciatica Symptoms
Sciatica is a group of symptoms commonly experienced when the sciatic nerve is compressed. These symptoms can range in severity from barely noticeable to completely debilitating. When they become severe, they can have a significant and negative impact on the sufferer's quality of life and his or her ability to perform normal daily activities.
Regardless of how severe the sciatica symptoms are, they can often include:
- Pain
- Pins and needles
- Muscle spasms
- Weakness
- Burning
- Numbness
- Stiffness
- More
These symptoms are usually experienced in the lower back, where the sciatic nerve extends from the spine, as well as in the buttocks, legs, and feet.
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Sciatica Symptoms
Most of the time, sciatica can be effectively addressed with conservative treatment methods like painkillers, anti-inflammatories, spinal steroid injections, stretching, and more. However, when these fail to bring relief and the person still experiences debilitating symptoms, then minimally invasive procedures can provide a safe, effective alternative to open back surgery as a treatment for sciatica.
Minimally invasive or endoscopic spine surgery uses the principles of arthroscopy to address and treat the underlying causes of sciatica. Because of its minimized impact on the body, local anesthesia and IV sedation can be used instead of general anesthesia, and the recovery time is much shorter.
For more information on sciatica symptoms, their causes, and treatments, contact Laser Spine Institute. We offer a complimentary MRI or CT scan review to determine your eligibility for one of our endoscopic spine procedures, and we'll be happy to go over all your options for treatment as well as answer any questions you may have.