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Pinched Lumbar Nerve Sufferers Can Benefit from Surgery at Laser Spine Institute Pinched Nerve Symptoms May Be Relieved With Laser Spine Treatment Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Can Be More Effective Than Traditional Methods Radiculopathy Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Pinched Lumbar Nerve Sufferers Can Benefit from Surgery at Laser Spine Institute Living with a pinched lumbar nerve can be unbearable. The tingling, numbness, and radiating pain can limit your movements and make something as benign as a nap uncomfortable. You’re experiencing these symptoms because something—perhaps a bone spur, a chunk of cartilage, or a slipped, bulging or herniated disc—is pressing on a nerve in or near the spinal cord in the lower back. This causes inflammation and pain at the site, as well as down the legs to the feet in some cases. To treat pinched lumbar nerve pain, your doctor may try several approaches or a combination of them to relive your pain using the least invasive method possible. Potential treatments include: Abstaining from activity Physical therapy Stretching and strengthening exercises Traction Over-the-counter pain killers and anti-inflammatory medications Surgery Surgery isn’t required in the majority of pinched nerve cases, but when it is, considering endoscopic treatment at Laser Spine Institute is a good idea. Not only is it generally more effective than traditional open-back surgery, but it’s often safer too. That’s because it’s performed as an outpatient procedure in a surgery center. That allows our patients to avoid the hospital environment which is prone to harboring infection-causing germs. Additionally, our surgery requires no general anesthesia and uses only one, centimeter-long incision. These factors also reduce the risk for side effects and contribute to a shorter recovery time. If you have a pinched lumbar nerve and you’d like to learn more about the treatments we offer, contact LSI. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI for free.  Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Symptoms May Be Relieved With Laser Spine Treatment Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Can Be More Effective Than Traditional Methods Radiculopathy Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Pinched Nerve Symptoms May Be Relieved With Laser Spine Treatment Pinched nerves occur when bone spurs, herniated discs, or other tissue press on a tiny nerve, prohibiting it from sending messages properly and irritating the surrounding tissue. As a result, you may experience pinched nerve symptoms including tingling, numbness, and a burning sensation or shooting pains that radiate down your limbs. If left untreated you could sustain nerve damage that results in a loss of reflexes and feeling in certain areas of the body, and even muscle atrophy.  These pinched nerve symptoms can leave you in immense pain and rob you of your ability to go to work, care for your family or take part in our favorite activities. But thanks to Laser Spine Institute, you aren’t doomed to a life of chronic discomfort. We can utilize our state-of-the-art laser spine treatment to gently cut away the tissue that’s pressing down on your nerve and causing you pain. It’s a permanent fix that gets to the root of your problem; unlike the solutions other doctors may have offered you to simply manage the pain of your pinched nerve symptoms. And it’s a safer alternative to the open-back surgery that is sometimes offered as a last resort for pinched nerve treatment. Here’s how it works: An LSI staff person reviews your MRI or CT scan to determine whether you’re a good candidate for laser spine treatment. You visit one of LSI’s treatment facilities where we conduct a medical history and physical along with lab work, an EKG, and an MRI or X-Ray if needed. A surgeon discusses the upcoming surgery with you. The out-patient surgery is performed using only local anesthesia and a small incision. The offending tissue is removed and the incisions are closed. If needed, a course of physical therapy is started. All of this occurs in just five days and many patients feel substantial improvement in their pinched nerve symptoms in that short period of time. More than 85% of our patients tell us that they experience an increase in their quality of life within three months of their surgery. This means their pinched nerve symptoms have decreased or vanished completely, and they’re back to living life to the fullest. If you’d like to say goodbye to your pinched nerve symptoms with this minimally invasive procedure, contact us today. We’ll provide you with a free review of your MRI or CT scan. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Can Be More Effective Than Traditional Methods Radiculopathy Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Can Be More Effective Than Traditional Methods If you’re suffering with a pinched nerve, the pain can be tremendous, and it can worsen if you so much as sneeze. Despite your intense discomfort, your doctor may have offered you pinched nerve treatment options that provide little to no immediate relief. MDs often suggest that you rest the part of your body where the pinch is occurring, but that might require you to miss extended stretches of work and other activities, and it may never lead to permanent healing of the nerve. They may also suggest physical therapy, which is an excellent option for some, but for others it may not provide total relief. Additionally, while the anti-inflammatory drugs they often prescribe may temporarily curb the pain, it only eliminates side effects, not the root cause of the problem. As a last resort some doctors will recommend surgery, but this open back procedure comes with a host of potential complications.  Luckily there is a safer alternative, pinched nerve treatment with Laser Spine Institute. It gets to the root of the problem – the bone spur, herniated disc, or other matter that is pressing on the nerve and causing you pain – and it does so with a minimally invasive procedure that has many benefits when compared to traditional pinched nerve treatment, including a high rate of success. Other benefits of laser spine surgery include: No use of general anesthesia. Small incision, which decreases the chance of infection. No hospitalization. A quick recovery time that is often less painful than recovery from traditional surgery. All of these benefits make LSI’s treatment safer for patients, especially the elderly, who face more serious risks from infection and general anesthesia. Just as important, more than 85% of our patients say the quality of their lives improved within three months of having surgery at LSI, and some even experienced instant relief on the surgery table. If you’re interested in pinched nerve treatment at Laser Spine Institute, contact us today to receive a free MRI or CT scan review. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Radiculopathy Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS What is Radiculopathy The term radiculopathy is irritation to a nerve that is as a result of a damaged disc.  The damaged disc typically occurs due to degeneration or in layman’s terms, through wear and tear.  A damaged disc may also be caused by trauma or injury.  The disc is comprised of an outer ring that protects the centre of the disc.  The center is a soft, gelatinous material and provides a cushion between the vertebrae.  This is a necessary part of the spine as it not only cushions the vertebrae, but also acts as a shock absorber and allows for movement and flexibility of the spine.  If you can imagine, the spine would not be able to perform one of its major functions, that of mobility, if there were no “cushion” between the bones.  If the outer ring of the disc becomes damaged, it is no longer able to contain the centre, thus the disc may bulge, herniated or rupture.  It is when this happens that radiculopathy may occur.  Cervical Radiculopathy If radiculopathy is nerve irritation, cervical radiculopathy would be the irritation of a nerve or nerves in the neck.  Our necks are under constant pressure and strain due to having to balance and carry the weight of our heads.  On average, a human head weighs ten to fifteen pounds.  The cervical spine allows for movement of the head and together with providing support and balance, it doesn’t really have a chance to rest.  It makes perfect sense that it would be susceptible to degenerative disc disease given the the wear and tear this part of the spine is subject to.  If someone is suffering from cervical radiculopathy, they may experience a burning pain as well as tingling or a “pins and needles” feeling in one or both arms.  Lumbar Radiculopathy The lower back, or the lumbar spine is also subject to degenerative disc disease.  This condition is called lumbar radiculopathy.  The lumbar spine provides support to the lower area of the body and is also subject to wear and tear due to a number of factors.  In addition to supporting the lower area of the body, improper bending and lifting with this area of the back can certainly speed up the degeneration process.  A patient suffering from lumbar radiculopathy may experience sciatica.  This is a pain that is commonly described as a burning or radiating pain that shoots downward from the lower back, through the buttocks and down the back of the leg or legs.  This pain can also travel through to the feet.  Numbness, tingling and pins and needles may also be felt in the legs and / or feet. Understanding the Affected Disc The spine is broken down in the following parts: cervical – C; thoracic – T; Lumbar – L; Sacrum – S.  In diagnosing radiculopathy and determining treatment, your doctor will need to know the disc affected.  Therefore, you may see a letter with a number followed by another letter and number.  For example, if you were to see or be advised by your doctor that the L5/S1 is affected, it would mean that the affected disc is located between the fifth vertebrae in the lumbar spine and the first vertebrae in the sacrum.  Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms and Diagnosis Although there is no definitive diagnosis for piriformis syndrome, if there is a presence of sciatica symptoms in the posterior thigh or lower leg, combined with soreness or tenderness in the sciatic notch area, this usually points towards piriformis syndrome.  Magnetic Resonance Neurography – This is an imaging technique that is performed to find out if there is any sciatic nerve irritation present in the sciatic notch.  In most people this is where the sciatic nerve passes under the piriformis muscle.  The sciatic nerve passes through the piriformis muscle instead of under it in fifteen percent of the general population.  The use of this test may also show if the patient has either a split in the sciatic nerve or the piriformis muscle. Image Guided Injections – This is the most reliable injection procedure for diagnosis of piriformis syndrome.  It is carried out in an open MRI scanner so that the injection can properly relax the piriformis muscle leading to a more accurate diagnosis.  Flouroscopic guided injection, ultrasound, blind injection, or EMG guided injection are other methods use to diagnosis the syndrome but are not as accurate as an imaged guided injection. Piriformis Syndrome Treatment With most back conditions treatments begin with as minimally aggressive as possible to try and give the natural healing process a little boost.  With piriformis syndrome early treatment may consist of avoiding activities that may aggravate the condition, combined with exercise and massage.  Two of the major activities you should avoid while healing piriformis syndrome are running and bicycling.  You should avoid these activities until your doctor give you the “green light”. Physical therapy can help to teach a patient the proper technique they can use for stretching and strengthening the core muscle group.  The techniques will help reduce strain placed on the piriformis muscle.  Physical therapy also teaches stretching exercises that target the piriformis muscle, the hamstrings and the muscles in and around the hips.  This will help to increase the patient’s range of motion and help to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort. Other forms of piriformis syndrome treatment may include ice and heat, and piriformis massage from a massage therapist.  In the initial stages of the piriformis injury ice may be helpful in reducing the pain felt.  After a few days, begin to alternate the ice pack with a heat pack, or heating pad. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Piriformis Syndrome Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Pinched Nerve in Shoulder Load More Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS What is piriformis syndrome Piriformis Syndrome – A neuromuscular disorder occurring when the presence of pain, tingling, and numbness are felt along the sciatic nerve and in the buttocks caused when the sciatic nerve is either irritated or compressed by the piriformis muscle.  Diagnosis of piriformis syndrome is difficult at best due to different anatomical variations in our muscle to nerve relationship.  If signs of sciatica appear without any clear spinal cause, piriformis syndrome could be considered as a possible diagnosis. Who Does Piriformis Syndrome Affect Fifteen percent of the general population has their sciatic nerve run through their piriformis muscle instead of underneath it.  If you are one of these 15%, studies show that you have a much greater chance of developing piriformis syndrome.  Piriformis syndrome may also develop as a result of muscle break down due to inactivity in the gluteal area.  This is often caused by having a job that requires you to sit all day while at work.  This results in the gluteals being deprived of activity, causing the piriformis muscle to perform extra roles it was not designed for.  This results in hypertrophy of the piriformis muscle which produces the symptoms of piriformis syndrome. Athletes that engage in forward moving types of activity such as runners and cyclists are more susceptible to developing piriformis syndrome.  Their chances decrease significantly if they work lateral stretches and strengthening exercises into their regular health routine. Effects of Piriformis Syndrome When the piriformis muscle goes into spasm it can begin to impinge the sciatic nerve and / or the pudenal nerve.  The muscles for your bowel and bladder are controlled by the pudendal nerve.  Compression or entrapment of the pudenal nerve will lead to symptoms of tingling or numbness in the groin and / or saddle area, and in some pudenal nerve entrapment may lead to urinary and / or fecal incontinence. In addition to causing pain that radiates from the gluteal down the leg, piriformis syndrome may also produce pain that is able to be relieved by walking with the foot on the side that is involved pointed outward.  Causes of Piriformis Syndrome One of the more common causes of piriformis syndrome is a combination of weak abductors and tight adductors.  The most effective treatment for piriformis syndrome when this is the cause is stretching and strengthening these muscle groups.  Relief from piriformis syndrome can be felt within days of starting an exercise routine that targets the gluteus medius and hip adductor muscle groups. Piriformis syndrome may also be caused by stiffness of the sacroiliac joints, an overpronation of the foot, and can frequently be associated with a falling injury. Piriformis syndrome is also referred to as wallet sciatica or fat wallet syndrome.  This is because piriformis syndrome can be aggravated by sitting with a large wallet in the pocket of the affected side. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Information Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Pinched Nerve in Shoulder Pinched Nerve Causes Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Pinched Nerve Overview The term pinched nerve in your back refers to a form of damage or injury done to a nerve or multiple nerves.  A nerve pinch can be a result of injury due to compression, stretching, or constriction.  If left untreated long enough a pinched nerve can lead to other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, or the rare condition peripheral neuropathy.  These conditions are most often temporary, but may rarely develop into a permanent disability.  It is important to be properly diagnosed by a medical professional early to avoid permanent damage to the nerve. Most people suffering from a pinched nerve will show symptoms of radiating pain, burning sensations, numbness, or a tingling sensation often referred to as “pins and needles”.  If you have ever had your hand or foot “fall asleep”, it is due to a nerve being compressed.  In rare cases damage from a pinched nerve will be irreversible, but most often with a quick diagnosis and a proper treatment plan the damage can be repaired. Often when people talk about a pinched nerve pain they are just making assumptions without much knowledge of the topic.  The answer to understanding a pinched nerve lies in understanding the spinal cord and the nerve types that can become pinched. The body and its nerves The nerves in your body begin at your brain and extend through your arms and legs relaying messages to your skin and muscles. Peripheral nerve – this grouping of nerves leave the spine and spans into your arms and legs.  They are made up of millions of nerve fibers that branch out from the spinal cord to various areas of the body controlling muscles and skin sensations Nerves and their functions Efferent nerves – Nerves that send stimulatory signals to muscles and glands from the central nervous system Afferent nerves – Nerves that send sensory signal from either skin or organ to the central nervous system Neurons – Long thin nerve cells with the purpose of sending and receiving chemical-electrical messages for the nervous system Each peripheral nerve has a thick covering called the epineurium and a thin layer of underlying cells which form a sleeve called the perineurium.  Nerves are then divided into a multitude of fibrous bundles surrounded by the endoneurial sheath.  The peripheral nerves are supplied with an abundance of blood and nutrients.  When the supply becomes “pinched” the nerve begins to malfunction with the possibility of the nerve fibers eventually dying. Now that we understand what a nerve is and how it functions, it is easier to understand what happens when a nerve becomes pinched and how important it is to seek medical diagnosis and treatment as early as possible. Symptoms will vary depending on the location of the pinched nerve.  In the neck and shoulder, general symptoms will be felt in the arms and/or hands.  If the sciatic nerve is compressed then the symptoms will be felt in the buttocks, legs and feet.  For more detailed information specific to the location of your pinched nerve please follow the links below. Pinched nerve in neckPinched nerve in shoulderPinched sciatic nerve Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Surgery Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Pinched Nerve in Shoulder Pinched Nerve Causes Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Pinched nerve surgery – laminotomy A laminotomy uses an endoscopic approach to opening the spinal canal. Because of the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, long hospital stays and the use of general anesthesia is no longer necessary. For this reason a laminotomy is able to be performed in an outpatient surgical setting. It is important to note that a laminotomy is not a laminectomy. The goal of a laminotomy is to remove pressure from the spinal canal for exiting nerve roots and the spinal cord. This increased the available space for the neural tissue, releasing the nerve. Occasionally the ligamentum flavum (a ligament in the spinal canal) will thicken to a point that it compresses the spinal cord, attributing to spinal stenosis development. This condition can be corrected by undergoing a laminotomy procedure, where the ligamentum can be removed to provide space for the impinged nerve. Pinched nerve surgery – foraminotomy A foraminotomy is a minimally invasive endoscopic approached used to open the foramen without the need for long hospital stays and general anesthesia. This procedure can be performed in an outpatient surgical setting. When nerve(s) are compressed by the intervertebral foramen, a foraminotomy is performed to relieve this pressure and increase the amount of space available to nerves exiting the spinal canal through the foramen. Symptoms of nerve root compression may be caused by pressure being applied to a nerve root from a bone spur, injured spinal disc, scar tissue, or excessive development of the ligamentum flavum resulting in a pinched nerve. Pinched nerve surgery – percutaneous endoscopic discectomy Problematic herniated/bulging disc material compressing a nerve root or the spinal cord can be removed when a percutaneous endoscopic discectomy procedure is performed. This procedure is condisdered minimally invasive because there is no need for long hospitalization or use of general anesthesia. This procedure can be preformed in an outpatient surgical setting. A percutaneous endoscopic discectomy is performed if the patient’s history, physical examination and imaging show that material from a bulging or herniated disc has not ruptured into the spinal canal. Surgery is performed to correct signs of serious nerve damage in the leg, severe weakness, and loss of coordination and feeling. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Exercises Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Pinched Nerve in Shoulder Pinched Nerve Causes Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Although you body is going to heal at its own natural pace, there may be some things that you can do to help aid in the recovery process and speed things along. It is important to learn proper lifting and carrying techniques as many pinched nerve injuries occur at work. Learning these methods will help to reduce your chances of aggravating the injury and lengthening its healing time. Correct your posture, as often this will lend to the aggravation being caused to a nerve by pinching off the blood flow. Good nutrition and an abundance of rest will also help in the healing process. Aerobics – pinched nerve exercise Because your nerves require blood and nutrients to be pumped to them through arteries, it is very important to keep you heart healthy and working at maximum efficiency. Being inactive, sitting at a computer all day, laying in bed or just plain and simple leading a lazy lifestyle is a recipe for disaster. It is important to mix in a good aerobic exercise routine to keep you heart in good condition. By increasing the hearts condition more blood and nutrients can be pumped to the pinched nerve helping the nerve to heal quicker. Prolonged bed rest and low activity levels will also start to take its toll on other functions, affecting you ability to see, think, and hear properly. It is estimated that for a forty five year old man to make it through the day, he will require an expenditure of forty five percent of his normal strength and by the time that man is seventy five he will require an astonishing ninety percent of his power to do the same. Due to this fact, as we as it is important to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Physical therapy – pinched nerve exercise Often recommended to aid in decreasing spasms or tightness in the muscle, physical therapy and chiropractic work can be quite useful in preparing you for an active exercise program aimed at improving blood flow. This treatment can often be very successful but if you feel your pain become worse or you start to feel new sensations of numbness or tingling it is possible that you should seek different treatment. For temporary relief, massage therapy can be useful for loosening muscles and decreasing muscle spasms. This will help to start getting your blood flowing but is of limited benefit if you do not continue on with an aerobic exercise routine to keep the heart pumping and the blood flowing. If conventional treatments are not providing results for you, surgery may become a viable alternative for you. Like most of the other pinched nerve treatments, surgery will help to correct the problem that is creating the “pinch”, but it’s up to you to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle increasing the flow of blood and nutrients sent to the damaged nerve. Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns

Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Offering New Ways to Get Your Life Back Laser Back Surgery Is a Safe, Effective Alternative to Invasive Procedures Laser Back Surgery at Laser Spine Institute: Why Should You Choose LSI for Your Surgery? Pinched Sciatic Nerve Pinched Nerve Treatment Pinched Nerve Symptoms Pinched Nerve in Neck Pinched Nerve in Shoulder Pinched Nerve Causes Why Choose LSI Aim I a Candidate? Our 5 Day Process The LSI Advantage Pinched Nerve Treatment at Laser Spine Institute Offers Many Advantages Living with a pinched nerve can be unbearable. It can cause everything from tingling and numbness to burning sensations and shooting pains that radiate down your limbs. That discomfort results from bone spurs, scar tissue, or other matter pressing on a nerve, which inflames the surrounding area and even sends pain to the appendages controlled by that nerve. This pain can limit your activities and may even impede your ability to work. Laser Spine Institute offers a revolutionary treatment to reduce or eliminate your pinched nerve pain. It differs from physical therapy, pain medications, cortisone shots, and other treatments because it actually treats the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Traditional open-back surgery will also target the cause of pinched nerves, but it comes with a host of potential complications. These include an increased risk of infection, scar tissue, new back pain, and more.  Minimally invasive pinched nerve surgery from LSI drastically reduces the chances of those complications by: Submit below OR Call 1-866-850-6139 Find out if you’re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery First Name Last Name State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip Phone Email Best Time Best Time to callMorningMid DayEveningAnytime Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? yesno Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? yesno Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? yesno Spinal Column Newsletter The spinal column newsletter is sent to individuals wishing to learn more about neck and back pain. Your email will not be sold or given out to anyone else. EMAIL ADDRESS Not requiring hospitalization. The short procedure is outpatient and is conducted at one of LSI’s state-of-the-art surgical facilities. This reduces the risk of infection. Requiring only a small incision. Through that incision, a series of nesting tubes pushes muscle aside, giving the surgeon access to the pinched nerve site with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue and muscle. This reduces recovery time, the risk of infection, and the amount of scar tissue build up. Using only local anesthesia and deep IV sedation. This eliminates the need for general anesthesia which can be dangerous for older patients and can lead to a longer recovery time. Those are just a few of the benefits you’ll experience if you get laser surgery treatment for your pinched nerve.  For more information, contact Laser Spine Institute today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI for free to determine if you’re a good candidate for the surgery. Information Supplied By The Spinal Columns Network More Spinal Columns | All Columns