Sciatica is a painful condition that affects many Americans. The sciatica nerve runs from the lower back down to each leg. If it becomes irritated, the pain can travel along where the nerves lie and cause other nerve compression symptoms, such as numbness, weakness, and tingling. If sciatica becomes a problem, an orthopedic spine surgeon…
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Surgical Treatment Options for Sciatica Pain
A variety of factors can cause back pain. Lower back pain is frequently assumed to be the result of overexertion and fatigue. However, if you feel intense stabbing pain that travels from your lower back to your legs, you may have sciatica. While most sciatica patients can be successfully treated with conservative treatments, severe cases…