Radicular Back Pain Doctors
Pain that travels from your back and hips into your legs is defined as radicular pain. This pain travels from the spinal nerve roots causing the radiating pain symptoms. At Pain and Spine Specialists we can help diagnose and treat radicular pain so you return to a functional life.
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Radicular Back Pain Services
Back pain can be classified in many different ways. Radicular back pain occurs when pain radiates from an inflamed or pinched nerve root in your spin. The nerve roots are branched off the spinal cord and pass messages to the rest of the body. These spinal nerves signal pain messages to each other, making you experience pain symptoms.
If you are suffering from Radicular Back pain, the first step is to schedule a consultation. Our back pain specialists will help diagnose your pain and develop an individualize treatment plan to effectively treat your symptoms at their root cause.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this office. I was helping my mom find a place for her arthritis pain, and I explained to them how bad it was. They were able to schedule me the same week! That's almost impossible at any doctor's office...and then add COVID..... I was thrilled. I took my mom, and everyone was absolutely so sweet and kind
- Donyasha B.
Dr. Rao. I can't find the words to tell you how much he has meant to me. I followed him from an old practice to his very new high tech office. They offer so many different areas of assistance to those with issues from nutrition to spinal surgery...and much more. His office is professional.
- Mom To2
Dr. Roa is such an amazing doctor! During my first visit he never tried to rush through my appt., he genuinely listened to all my concerns and then took his time to explain to me in detail all his recommendations and how they would help me.
- Nikki Walker
In the 3 years as a patient of Dr. Rao, it is my opinion that he is a phenomenal and extraordinary doctor. He keeps up to date with the latest treatment options, will sacrifice time no matter how many are in the waiting room to listen and explain. Dr. Rao has treated multiple patients with rare illnesses, and shows more empathy than any Dr. I’ve met.
- Mom To2
I have now been with Dr. Rao for 13 years. He is the most caring Doctor I have ever been to! Dr. Rao makes you feel very comfortable at all times. I would not want to go to any other Doctor... I go to the Hagerstown location, everyone is very nice
- Theresa R.
The entire staff from the folks at the front desk to the Nurse, to the Physicians Assistant to the scribe that records the visit for the doctor - (great idea so the Doctor can focus on the patient!!!)
- NVA F.
Completely the best care you could want the staff is so pleasant and caring and the doctors have true heart for healing, love being a patient here would give 10 stars if I could & absolutely the most caring during my procedure with Dr B
- Cathern C.
Always friendly, courteous, and efficient service. From the ladies, who work the front desk, to the nurses and the doctors. I've always had a good experience with the Harrisonburg office in Virginia.
Krystal Shaffer
They scheduled my appointment very quickly so that I can get to help that I needed immediately instead of like most places having to wait two to three weeks to get in I called and was able to be seen the next day
- John H.
After transitioning from a pain and spine doctor in Columbia, MD.. The intake staff member at Pain and Spine Specialist made the scheduling a breeze. They were able to get me in within a week.
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Radicular Back Pain and Spinal Compression
Direct pressure or compression of the spinal nerves can cause irritation and inflammation.
Causes of Spinal Compression:
- Nerve root injury
- Herniated discs
- Diabetes
- Scar tissue from a previous spinal surgery
- Foraminal stenosis (a spinal nerve problem)
How Radicular Back Pain Works
Pain that travels from your back and hips into your legs is defined as radicular pain. Pain travels from the spinal nerve roots causing the radiating symptoms. The type of pain you may experience can vary, depending on the severity of the source/injury.
Some symptoms can include dull throbs, aching or burning, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs. Radicular pain travels through the nerves down through the spine. It can affect your hips, back, and legs. Your daily activities can become deeply impacted. Simple things like walking, sitting or standing can become very uncomfortable, making participation in your daily life difficult.
How To Treat Radicular Back Pain
Pain and Spine Specialists offers patients several options for radicular back pain care. Our practice treats patients with progressive and innovative therapies tailored to provide effective relief.
For some patients, noninvasive treatments like medications are an effective form of treatment. Pain and Spine Specialists will evaluate your symptoms and determine which type of back pain you are suffering from. Your radicular back pain condition can be treated with medications like NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). In some cases, your provider may feel a combination of medications like NSAID’s and opioid medications may be necessary.
If our providers determine your condition may be more severe, we can recommend minimally invasive procedures like epidural steroid injections (ESI’s). A common treatment for lower back pain, ESI’s provide relief from your pain symptoms by delivering anesthetic and steroid medication to the source. The goal is to receive pressure from the nerves.
We Can Help
The providers at Pain and Spine Specialists will dedicate compassionate and superior care to their patients suffering from radicular back pain. Our practice is able to successfully treat your radicular back pain with skilled knowledge. They will also review any other related pains such as axial pain and referred pain that may be experienced.
If you would like more information on how to treat your radicular back pain or referred back pain, or our practice, please call Pain and Spine Specialists and speak to our dedicated team to improve the quality of your life. You can call (301) 703-8767 (Maryland), (724) 603-3560 (Pennsylvania), or (540) 433-1905 (Virginia) and schedule an appointment with our pain management specialists today.
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At Pain and Spine Specialists, our team of radicular back pain specialists are committed to giving you the most effective treatment when treating your pain. We believe that all patients should have access to exceptional care.
Our Providers
At Pain and Spine Specialists, our team of physicians and nurse practitioners are committed to giving you the most effective treatment when treating your pain. We believe that all patients should have access to quality care, and that is why you can find us conveniently located throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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Our Providers
At Pain and Spine Specialists, our team of physicians and nurse practitioners are committed to giving you the most effective treatment when treating your pain. We believe that all patients should have access to quality care, and that is why you can find us conveniently located throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.