How Epidural Steroid Injections are Performed
Epidural steroid injections may be performed in a surgery center, hospital, or a physician’s clinic. An anesthesiologist, radiologist, neurologist, physiatrist, and surgeon may be qualified to perform such procedure, though it is more beneficial to find a center and physician that specializes in back pain management. Before the procedure, the patient will be asked to […]
Epidural Steroid Injection Explained
During an epidural steroid injection, the steroid is delivered directly into the spine’s epidural space. The epidural space consists of a dural sac that is filled with fat and small blood vessels. It surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots, as well as the cerebrospinal fluid that bathes the nerve roots. Local anesthetic or normal […]
Sciatica Treatment Option: Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
As early as 1952, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are considered one of the most common treatments for low back and leg pain. Until now, it is still one of the important non-surgical approaches for sciatica and other forms of low back pain. The injection aims to temporarily relieve pain and is commonly combined with other […]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery FAQs (PART 1)
Should I undergo spine surgery? Surgery is always the last option when treating spinal conditions. If non-operative treatments like medication and physical therapy fail to alleviate the back pain, only then will the doctor suggest surgical treatment for specific conditions like sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis or degenerative scoliosis. A patient’s individualized condition, symptoms and level […]
Your Guide To Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Doing operations on the spine used to be an “open surgery”. This entails creating a long incision to enable the surgeon to access the spine area. However, technological advances in recent years have allowed for minimally invasive surgical technique to emerge. Minimally invasive spine surgery or MISS doesn’t require a long incision therefore minimizing any […]
Facts On Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) aims to relieve the pressure on the spinal nerves and/or stabilize the vertebral bones and spinal joints due to herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal tumors, bone spurs or spinal instability. A person’s spinal nerves, vertebrae and discs are located deep inside the body. Because of this, any approach to access the […]
All About Herniated Disc (PART 1)
Herniated, slipped, or ruptured discs are some of the most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica. Almost 60-80% of people will develop low back pain at some point during the course of their lives. The majority of these cases are caused by herniated discs. Herniated disc can be very painful, but they can […]
When Is Sciatica A Medical Emergency?
It is rare for sciatica to lead to a medical emergency, but there are times when the symptoms may lead to a serious injury. Immediate medical care should be performed when these sciatic symptoms are observed: Cauda Equina Syndrome If a person has lost his ability to control his bowel or bladder movement, its best […]
Sciatica And Other Types oF Sciatic Nerve Pain
Nerve pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and other sciatica symptoms vary depending on the person. The locations of the symptoms may also vary. Pain may be felt in the buttock, back of the thighs, calves, and even the toes. Sciatica pain can be traced by pinpointing where the injured or irritated nerve can be found. Common […]
What You Need To Know: Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve, which is as big as our thumb, is considered the largest and longest single nerve in the human body. It starts in the lower spine where nerve roots exist in the bone gaps in the spinal cord and extends to the back of the legs and all the way down the toes. […]
What You Need To Know: Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve
The largest single nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve which runs from each side of the lower spine to the buttock and into the back of the thigh to the foot. The sciatic nerve has an important role since it connects the spinal cord to the leg and foot muscles. Sciatica or […]
How Exercise Provides Sciatica Relief
Part of the recommended treatment for sciatica includes a progressive exercise program that targets the underlying cause of pain. Sciatica exercises are programmed to reduce pain and condition the body to prevent the pain from coming back. Patients may go to a physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist, certified athletic trainer, or a spin specialist to educate […]
