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The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back, down to the back of both legs. Pressure, damage, or irritation to the sciatic nerve can cause pain to radiate throughout your lower body. This mild to severe nerve pain is known as sciatica. If you think you’re suffering from pain caused by sciatica, get a head start on finding pain relief by reaching out to our New Jersey spine and orthopedic specialists today.
Millions of men and women are affected by painful and troublesome sciatic nerve pain. It can be difficult to live with and negatively impacts the quality of life of those who are suffering from this condition. Sciatica is not a condition. It is a collection of symptoms related to a spine condition. Understanding the symptoms and causes of sciatica can help you get to the root condition causing your pain.
The sciatic nerve, your body’s longest nerve running from the spinal cord down through each leg, has a direct impact on the control and feeling in your legs. When the sciatic nerve is irritated, aggravated, or otherwise exasperated, you can experience the pain of sciatica. According to medical research, sciatica affects approximately 40% of people at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common forms of nerve-related pain. Common conditions that can result in sciatica pain are:
Additionally, risk factors for sciatica include obesity, a lack of exercise, prolonged sitting, smoking, and diabetes. Jobs requiring prolonged sitting or heavy lifting can increase your risk, and age-related changes to the spine make sciatica more common in people over 40.
Sciatica pain is a symptom in and of itself. The symptom of sciatica pain results from an underlying condition. Sciatica can manifest as pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, legs or feet. It can affect one or both sides of the body and makes general mobility difficult.
Sciatica pain can range from sharp and radiating to mildly aching and uncomfortable. It can be consistent or intermittent. Some may feel numbness, tingling sensations, or weakness in the lower extremities. In severe cases, sciatica can cause difficulty walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, significantly impacting your ability to work and perform daily activities.
Are you experiencing a single-sided pain radiating down a lower extremity that indicates sciatic nerve pain? Oasis Orthopedic and Spine can help. Find your condition below with our online condition tool.
If you are experiencing the sharp, throbbing pain of sciatica, the faster you seek professional help to determine the cause, the better your overall recovery will be. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the condition from worsening and help you avoid more expensive interventions down the line.
The first task for you and your spine physician to do is to find the root cause of your sciatica pain. This should be the priority in finding the best treatment for you. A full evaluation is recommended to determine the best treatment options for the patient. Sciatica is treated differently depending on the cause. In some situations, sciatic nerve pain can be alleviated with conservative treatment such as:
Most patients with sciatica experience significant improvement within six weeks of starting conservative treatment, making surgery unnecessary for the majority of cases.
When non-surgical measures do not provide adequate relief, minimally invasive surgery may be the best option. Again, the underlying issue causing your sciatica will determine the surgery that is the best fit for you. The most common surgical treatments for sciatica include:
If you think surgical treatment might be the answer to your sciatica pain, we can help. Minimally invasive surgical approaches for sciatica typically result in faster recovery times, with many patients returning to normal activities within weeks rather than months. Find out what treatment is right for you with our treatment finder tool below.
Living with the debilitating effects of sciatica doesn’t have to be your reality. At Oasis Orthopedic & Spine, our board-certified spine physicians throughout Northern New Jersey provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for sciatic nerve pain. We offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, tailoring our approach to your specific condition and lifestyle needs.
Our team combines advanced diagnostic technology with proven treatment protocols to identify the root cause of your sciatica and develop the most effective treatment plan. With nine convenient locations across New Jersey, including Glen Rock, Union, and Clifton, we make it easy to access the care you need close to home. Don’t let sciatica pain control your life any longer. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.
The team at Oasis Orthopedic & Spine consists of experienced physicians and specialists providing comprehensive orthopedic and spine care across nine convenient locations throughout Northern New Jersey. Specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, advanced orthopedic treatments, and pain management, our goal is to bring you the real-world clinical expertise and proven treatment approaches we use in our practice daily.
