Treatment for sciatica typically consists of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication. Sciatica treatments do include surgery, however surgery is not a typical treatment for sciatica. Sciatica is a sharp pain in the hip or thigh that radiates to other body areas. The two phases of sciatica are the acute phase which involves protecting injured tissue [...]
When there is pressure on the spinal cord, nerves and/or nerve roots, back decompression is necessary to relieve the pressure, and the pain associated with that pressure. Along with severe pain, there are sometimes other symptoms present due to the pressure build up, such as numbness or muscle weakness. All of these symptoms make it [...]
A frequently asked question we hear from patients is how soon they will be able to return to work after back surgery. We’ve got good news for you. Most patients feel immediate relief from pain during or following minimally invasive back surgery. Walking is permitted the same day and in many cases patients can be [...]
Throughout history people have suffered from back pain that is at times debilitating enough to prevent living a normal lifestyle and performing everyday tasks. The searches for relief from this pain, often caused by what is today known as degenerative disc disease, lead to the development of spine surgery. While the principles behind the early [...]
