Looking for Sciatica Pain Treatment Near You in NJ?

June 25, 2021

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Here Are 4 Important Things to Know About Sciatica Before You Book an Appointment

Affecting between 10% and 40% of the population, sciatica is a very common yet unique type of nerve pain. If you are currently searching for sciatica pain treatment near you in NJ, we are here to help! At Pain Treatment Specialists NJ, we offer a wide range of minimally invasive treatments. We specialize in treating different types of pain, including neck and back pain and sciatica pain.

Our Harvard-trained sciatica specialists, Dr George Hanna, Dr Laura Lombardi, and Dr Shane Volney can help you find relief from your debilitating symptoms by recommending the most innovative and effective sciatica pain treatments available at the moment. But before you book an appointment, read our article to learn more about sciatica.

1. What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is an affliction that consists of irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. Saying that you’re suffering from sciatica means that you are experiencing certain symptoms that are triggered by pressure on the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower back area through each of your legs. Beginning near your lower spine, and traversing your buttocks, and your legs, the two sciatic nerves end in your feet. Although you have two sciatic nerves, it is extremely likely to experience pain just on one side of your body.

2. What Are the Most Common Symptoms Associated with Sciatica?

In general, sciatica symptoms are quite distinct from other types of back pain and thus, relatively easy to determine. Most patients that book an appointment at Pain Treatment Specialists NJ describe their sciatica nerve pain as being deep and severe. In most cases, sciatica pain has slow and steady progress, starting on one side of the back and travelling down towards the buttocks and thigh area. We refer to this type of nerve pain as radiculopathy and it indicates that the patient is struggling with a lumbar spine nerve that’s irritated or pinched. If you are experiencing pain in your hip, knee, and foot, chances are you’re dealing with an irritated sciatic nerve.

Our board-certified sciatica specialists will help you get rid of sciatica pain. Book an appointment at one of our convenient New Jersey locations and get a customized treatment plan.

Here’s a list of sciatica pain symptoms to help you determine whether you’re suffering from this affliction or not:

  • Pain that worsens when you move or the inability to move in certain ways/loss of mobility
  • A sensation that can be described as pins and needles or a burning sensation in your legs, feet, and toes
  • Moderate to severe pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg
  • Numbness or weakness in the affected areas (lower back, buttocks, legs)

3. When Should You Seek Emergency Sciatica Treatment?

People experience back pain differently and sciatica is no exception. In some cases, people can endure their sciatica pain and manage it at home until it goes away on its own. Sciatica pain usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks, but that isn’t always the case. If your pain becomes severe, it’s always recommended to see a pain doctor near you as soon as possible, especially if you are dealing with any of the problems mentioned below:

  • Your pain is persistent and it has been present for more than a few weeks.
  • Your pain worsens over time despite resting and trying other home remedies.
  • You are 20 or younger and have never had sciatica problems before.
  • You are suffering from other life-threatening conditions.
  • You are losing weight and are experiencing unrelated symptoms such as chills, fever, or pain in the back of your chest.
  • The pain is so severe that you can’t bend forward.
  • You were involved in an accident that has triggered your pain.
  • Pain medication doesn’t work and your pain is unbearable.
  • A sensation of numbness in your genital area and inability to control your bowels.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is very important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You can always call our NJ clinics at (855) 637-1915 and our team of specialists will offer guidance.

4. What Are the Most Effective Sciatica Pain Treatments?

If your sciatica pain is bearable, it’s recommended to try the following self-care treatments:

  • Applying cold or hot packs to the affected area. Massaging the area with an ice cube can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Alternating something cold and then something warm is another effective pain-relieving technique.
  • Over-the-counter pain medicine such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin.
  • Avoid any physical activities such as heavy lifting, bending, or sitting in uncomfortable positions.
  • Rest on a firm mattress or directly on the floor, but avoid sleeping all day because studies have shown that this can worsen your symptoms.

If these home remedies prove to be ineffective and your pain is debilitating, our back doctors might recommend the following sciatica treatments:

  • Prescription medication such as muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants, or anti-seizure medications
  • Physical therapy
  • Steroid injections
  • Alternative therapies
  • Spinal surgery

Spinal surgery is recommended only when all other treatments have failed. For most patients, sciatica treatment starts with non-invasive and non-surgical methods. A customized sciatica treatment plan can include a combination of medications, physical therapy, injections, and alternative therapies. Our interventional pain management specialists will always try other less invasive treatments before recommending spinal surgery for sciatica pain.

Now that you know what sciatica pain is, what the main symptoms are, how to determine whether or not you need emergency sciatica treatment, it’s time to schedule an appointment with one of our Harvard-trained sciatica specialists. Dr George Hanna, Dr Laura Lombardi, and Dr Shane Volney are the very best when it comes to sciatica pain treatment, herniated discs, and any other back problem. You can find our dedicated back specialists in Paramus on Route 17, near the Paramus Park Mall, in Clifton, NJ, on Route 46 E, past the Ford dealership, in West Orange, near the Essex Country Club, and in Woodland Park, on McBride Avenue.

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Meet Our Team of Back Pain Specialists

All of our Pain Doctors in New Jersey are Harvard Trained and Board Certified in Pain Management

Dr. George Hanna - Back Pain Treatment Specialist in NJ

Back Pain Doctor Clifton & West Orange NJ

Dr. George Hanna

Dr. Hanna is a Harvard Trained back specialist in New Jersey and New York.  He serves as Medical Director of Pain Management.

Dr. Lombardi - Back pain treatment specialist NJ

Back Pain Doctor Clifton & West Orange NJ

Dr. Laura Lombardi

Dr. Lombardi is a Harvard Trained back pain treatment doctor, currently seeing patients in Clifton and West Orange, New Jersey.

Dr. Shane Volney - Back Pain Doctor NJ

Back Pain Doctor Clifton & West Orange NJ

Dr. Shane Volney

Dr. Volney is a Harvard Trained back treatment doctor seeing patients in the NJ areas of Clifton & West Orange, and in NYC.

Dr M Circle Thumb

Back Pain Doctor Clifton & West Orange NJ

Dr. Michael Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is Harvard Trained and Board Certified in Pain Management. His pain center accepts major medical insurances and Medicare.

Dr. Hanna

Dr. George Hanna

Dr. Hanna is a Harvard Trained back specialist in New Jersey and New York.  He serves as Medical Director of Pain Management.
Dr. Hanna

Dr. Laura Lombardi

Dr. Lombardi is a Harvard Trained back pain treatment doctor, currently seeing patients in Clifton and West Orange, and Paramus New Jersey.

Dr. Hanna

Dr. Shane Volney

Dr. Volney is a Harvard Trained back treatment doctor seeing patients in the NJ areas of Clifton & West Orange, and in NYC.

Dr. Hanna

Dr. Michael Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is Harvard Trained and Board Certified in Pain Management. His pain center accepts major medical insurances and Medicare.