Sciatica

Sciatica services offered in Dyer, IN

An estimated 40% of American adults will develop sciatica in their lifetime. If you need nonsurgical solutions to manage the shocking pain of sciatica, you can rely on the expertise of Midwest Innovative Pain Management. Maher Fattouh, MD, and Anastasia Yorkman, NP, use the latest, noninvasive techniques, including medications and injectable therapies, to improve your lower spine health and prevent sciatica complications. Call the office in Dyer, Indiana, to schedule a sciatica consultation or book an appointment online today.

Sciatica Q & A

What is sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful condition that develops when there’s excess pressure on the sciatic nerve, the large nerve that travels from the lower back down into the buttocks and legs.

Pressure on the sciatic nerve can stem from obesity, poor posture, and pregnancy. Other sources of sciatic nerve compression include:

Bone spurs
Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis

Midwest Innovative Pain Management provides comprehensive care for adults with severe or chronic sciatica pain. Its board-certified pain management specialists use the least invasive treatment to ease pain and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve.

When should I seek treatment for sciatica?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Midwest Innovative Pain Management if sciatica symptoms are frequent and affect your mobility.

Pressure on the sciatic nerve can trigger pain sensations with certain movements that feel like an electric shock. The jolting pain radiates anywhere along the sciatic nerve path, including the hips, buttocks, and legs.

You might also experience weakness, tingling, or numbness in these areas as sciatica progresses.

The providers complete a detailed physical exam and review your medical history. They may request X-rays or other imaging studies to pinpoint the source of sciatica symptoms. In some cases, the team might inject an anesthetic into your lower spine to determine the area where pain originates.

How is sciatica treated?

Midwest Innovative Pain Management provides conservative, noninvasive treatments to support sciatica symptom relief. Your treatment plan might include:

Anti-inflammatory medication
Muscle relaxants
Nerve pain medication
Heat or ice therapy
Physical therapy
Posture correction

If your pain persists, you may be a candidate for injectable therapies like epidural steroid injections, selective root nerve blocks, or facet joint or sacroiliac joint injections that deliver anesthetic or anti-inflammatory medications directly into the space around the sciatic nerve.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is also available. This nonsurgical procedure uses pulses of radiofrequency energy to disrupt pain signals traveling between the spine and brain.

The team offers follow-up visits to monitor your progress with treatment. They also provide educational resources to prevent recurrent sciatica pain, disability, and other complications.

Call Midwest Innovative Pain Management to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for sciatica. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment today.