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Dr told me i have sciatica and scoliosis. he ordered an mri. i'm 17 yo. why did he order mri and how can i relieve sciatica pain?
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Nerve root block: The MRI shows the nerve roots and where they are compressed by the curve. A nerve root block can be aimed at the sore nerve root and can help the leg pain.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Possibly: If the scoliosis is causing the nerve to be pinched exiting the spine it can be the cause. Also people that have scoliosis for a long time will develop arthritis faster in those areas of spine and can cause sciatica symptoms as well.
Answered 7/12/2014
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