Herniated Disc & Pinched Nerve Treatment

Initial treatment often involves:

• Physical Therapy: Tailored exercises to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, improve flexibility, and relieve pressure on the nerves.
• Medications: Anti-inflammatories and pain relievers to manage symptoms during recovery.

For persistent or severe cases, we provide advanced interventional treatments, including:

• Epidural Steroid Injection: This treatment is highly effective for reducing inflammation and pain caused by nerve compression, which is a direct consequence of herniated discs and pinched nerves. The steroids can help decrease the swelling around the nerve roots, providing relief from pain.
• Radiofrequency Ablation: For chronic and severe nerve pain, radiofrequency ablation is a useful treatment because it can provide lasting relief. This method involves using heat generated by radio waves to target specific nerves that are causing pain, essentially disabling these nerves and preventing them from sending pain signals to the brain.
• Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant: This option is usually considered when other treatments have failed to provide adequate relief. It works by implanting a device that sends electrical pulses directly to the spinal cord, which helps to mask pain signals before they reach the brain, thus providing significant pain relief.

We also recommend lifestyle changes to support treatment outcomes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, adopting ergonomic practices, and regular physical activity to strengthen back muscles.