A 38-year-old member asked:
How do you treat lumbar radiculopathy?
3 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Rosenthalanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Spinal nerve block: A lumber spinal nerve block is used to deposit steroids directly on the inflamed nerve causing the radiculopathy.
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Dr. Brian Leanswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
Lumbar radiculopathy: There are many treatments for lumbar radiculopathy like heat pads, accupuncture, chiropractic therapy, exercise, massage, medications, injections ...
Please see a pain management doctor for evaluation. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Neurosurgery 31 years experience
Conservatively!: Depending on how bad the symptoms are, the recommendations can vary. If there is strong neurological compromise, surgical decompression is usually advised. For minor symptoms, anti-inflammatories (if tolerated) and physical therapy come first. Middle ground treatment includes selective injections, such as epidural type endeavors. Injured discs are more likely to need surgical treatment.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What is lumbar radiculopathy?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Saundersanswered
Internal Medicine 45 years experience
Lumbar radiculoparhy: Refers to disc in lumbar spine bulging or herniating pressing on nerve leading to symptoms of pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in lower extremity.
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