Sciatica Nerve Surgery - Piriformis Syndrome Treatment

It is a fact that people today lead more active lifestyles compared to the previous decades; there is a faster pace in people’s activities. While this faster pace empowers people to do more, this also means that people become more susceptible to body pains. One form of such body pain is sciatica.

 Sciatica may be caused by spinal stenosis, herniated disc, or even tumor (although this happens rarely). This condition is characterized by tingling, weakness, or even numbness in the leg area.

 The pain is also felt in the buttocks and at the back of the legs where the sciatic nerve is located. The pain may also travel below the knees, thus making it even more uncomfortable for a person experiencing sciatica.

 People with milder cases of sciatica may find relief in taking anti-inflammatory medications. However, people who experience serious pain due to sciatica may have to resort to surgery to get relief.

 When the patient suffers from a herniated disc, a laminectomy is the best option. By removing a portion of the posterior arch, the nerve tissues are eased of the pressure in the area.

A microdiskectomy is also another option, as it also removes the portion that causes pain to the nerve root. In cases of spinal stenosis, the sciatic nerve system is irritated by the pressure that the bone causes. To remedy this, a portion of the bone is removed.

 Some people are hesitant to undergo surgery to cure their sciatica. However, by choosing a reputable doctor to perform the procedure, one can be assured that surgery will provide great relief to the patient.