If you’re experiencing lower back pain, the nerve that’s pinched may be one of your sciatic nerve roots. Sciatica sends pain down one or both legs. Upper back pain and neck pain may be due to a pinched cervical nerve. The first step to eliminating your pain is a visit to Pain Management NYC.
Reasons for the Pinched Nerve
Lifestyle choices directly impact spinal health. Prolonged sitting reduces back flexibility, while a sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity, which places excessive strain on the spine. Furthermore, obesity increases the risk of diabetes and diabetic neuropathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages nerves, particularly in the lower extremities.
Occupational factors also contribute to pinched nerves. Sitting for extended periods in chairs without proper spinal and neck support often leads to chronic pain. Similarly, driving for long hours in inflexible seats can cause significant discomfort in both the upper and lower back.
To prevent further damage, your NYC pain management specialist recommends specific ergonomic adjustments and posture improvements.
Other conditions that cause a pinched nerve include:
Treatment for a Pinched Nerve
Most pinched nerve treatments for your back are fast and effective. Our pain specialists give you a few options for how to treat a nerve impingement.
Non-surgical methods include:
- Lumbar, thoracic or cervical epidural steroid injections, depending on the location of your pain
- Spine facet injections
- Shoulder injections
- Nerve block injections
- Sympathetic block
- Soft cervical collars
If these treatments prove ineffective, you may want to try a minimally invasive solution, such as:
Your treatment starts with a consultation and examination. If you’re suffering from back or neck pain, contact Pain Management NYC for an accurate diagnosis and the most advanced pain management techniques and procedures in the country.
Written by Dr. Boleslav Kosharskyy, MD
(Pain Management Doctor)