You Don’t Have to Suffer because of the Pain Caused by
Sciatica
Pain Management Specialists of New York Can
Help Alleviate Your Pain
Are you in pain?
Do you have pain in your lower back that radiates down one of your legs? Have you experienced weakness in that leg or foot? Do you feel burning or shooting pains, which are often worse when you are sitting, sneezing, coughing or straining? You may be suffering from sciatica, a condition that can often bring your life to a standstill. You don’t have to let the pain of sciatica rule your life. The proven medical professionals at Pain Management Specialists of New York can help.
How Can we help?
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we devote our practice entirely to the treatment of patients who are suffering any type of traumatic or chronic pain, including pain caused by sciatica. Dr. Ari Lerner, our lead pain management specialist, has helped people across the New York City metro area for more than 15 years, helping them find ways to alleviate their pain and return to normal activities. He is board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
To set up an appointment, contact us online or call us at (718) 932-1740.
What Is Sciatica?
Your sciatic nerve is located in your lower back and travels down the back of each leg. When the nerve is compressed or irritated, it will typically cause pain in your lower back and legs.
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What Are the Most Frequent Causes of Sciatica and Related Pain?
Sciatica is commonly the result of the compression or pinching of the sciatic nerve. This may be caused by:
Traumatic Injury
Traumatic injury, such as a car, truck or motorcycle accident, a workplace mishap, or a slip and fall.
Posture or Weight
Poor posture or excessive weight that impinges can on the nerve and cause sciatica.
Repetitive Stress or Motion
Repeated activity can press on nerves, resulting n sciatica other painful conditions.
Wear and Tear
Wear and tear from constant exercise as well as frequent impact in a sporting event can cause sciatica.
Overexertion
Overexertion, including lifting, bending, running, walking, standing or squatting can press on nerves.
Other painful conditions
Spinal stenosis, bone spurs, tumors or herniated discs can lead to sciatica.
What Types of Sciatica Can Be Treated?
Sciatica can take a number of different forms, all of which can be effectively treated in our offices:
How Do We Treat Sciatica?
When you come to us seeking relief for any type of pain, including sciatica, we’ll start by conducting a thorough medical exam and compiling a complete medical history, so we can make the most accurate diagnosis. We may prescribe painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs to temporarily bring relief from pain, and we’ll customarily recommend physical therapy and/or chiropractic care to alleviate symptoms. We can also treat you through facet joint injections, where we use steroids are used to reduce inflammation.
If you need further treatment to effectively manage your pain, we offer:
(View the following short videos and descriptions.)
Trigger Point Injections
Use a thin needle to target knots or “trigger points” that are causing your pain
What are trigger point injections?
Steroid injections
The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves
What are lumbar epidural steroid injections?
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelets from your own blood are used to promote tissue regeneration and healings
What is platelet rich plasma therapy?
Radiofrequency treatment
A minimally invasive procedure that destroys or shrinks damaged tissue with radio waves
What is radiofrequency neurotomy of the lumbar facets?
Spinal Cord Stimulation
The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain
What is spinal cord stimulation?
Spinal Cord Stimulation
The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain
What is a spinal cord stimulator implant?
Why Choose Us?
Convenient Locations
in the New York metropolitan area
Board Certification
in pain management and anesthesiology
State-of-the-art Facilities
offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy
Timely Appointments
often the same day
Minimally Invasive
wide range of innovative,
treatment options
Knowledgeable
friendly and helpful staff
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an appointment with a skilled, knowledgable medical professional at Pain Management Specialists of New York.
- Call (718) 932-1740
- Text (866) 931-4286
- Send us a message
- Or use our convenient online booking form
We offer same-day appointments with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, ensuring flexibility with your schedule. Se habla español.