Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
What causes Radiculopathy?This is pain that originates in the neck or lower back and radiates to the arms/hands, legs or feet. Sometimes the pain is associated with tingling, numbness or weakness. They are the result of pressure on the spinal nerves as they leave the spinal canal.
What causes Radiculopathy?
They spinal nerves can be irritated by the following, resulting in radicular pain or radiculopathy.
- Bone spurs
- Spinal stenosis
- Herniated discs
What are the treatments available for Radiculopathy?
- Medications including gabapentinoid
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Nerve root block
- Transformational epidural steroid injections
- Surgical options
- Physical therapy Weight reduction
