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Pinched Nerve | Compressed Nerve Treatment | GA

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Conyers office - Get directions

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Pinched Nerve Treatment

Nerves are often the source of pain, sending signals to the brain when they are impacted. A pinched nerve refers to any nerve that is under pressure. In the spine, nerve roots run through the vertebral column, surrounded by bone, cartilage and soft tissues. It only takes a slight change in the configuration to put pressure on one of those nerves, causing pain and other discomfort.

The problem with pinched nerves is the pain or discomfort you feel will most likely not be where nerve is under pressure. The impacted nerve can send the brain a false message that your hip or leg is in pain, yet the issue is actually in your lumbar back area. At Atlanta Spine & Orthopaedics, Dr. Bhatti can identify pinched nerve issues and offer treatments to relieve the pressure on these nerves. Through physical therapy, medications, injection therapy or even minimally invasive surgery, the problem can be resolved to improve your pain and discomfort.

What are the Symptoms and Causes of Pinched Nerves?

The symptoms of a pinched nerve can vary depending on which nerve is affected and where. While it is possible that the pain will be localized in the area where the nerve is located, that is not always the case. In the cervical or neck region, nerves can cause pain, tingling or numbness throughout the upper body, including the shoulders, arms, hands and even the jaw. When the nerve is in the middle or lower back, the pain can be throughout the lower back, pelvis, legs and feet. The sciatic nerve in the far lower lumber region is especially susceptible to pressure.

There are many different causes of pressure on the nerves. Discs that become herniated or bulge can put pressure on the nerve roots. Arthritis, inflammation and other soft tissues issues can also cause a pinched nerve. Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal can be another cause, along with bone spurs.

Regardless of the cause of a spinal pinched nerve, Dr. Bhatti can offer a solution to relieve the pain and symptoms. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation to relieve your pinched nerve issues.


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The last thing anyone wants who has had to endure traditional open back surgery is to not get the relief they hoped for from their procedure. Yet in up to 40% of traditional back surgeries, an effect referred to as failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is experienced. In these cases, the desired outcome is not achieved and the patient may continue to experience the same or even worsening pain. At Atlanta Spine & Orthopaedics, we treat patients suffering from FBSS and actively seek treatment options that can prevent this condition from occurring.

Failed back surgery syndrome refers to a plethora of issues that can occur after traditional open back surgery. The symptoms can vary from continued chronic pain and limited mobility to new spine issues and the lack of recuperation after the surgery. Due to the invasive nature of open back surgery, there are many more possible side effects from these types of procedures, plus symptoms that can arise from scar tissue, nerve damage and the healing process.

Treatment for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Treatment of FBSS depends on what is causing the symptoms from the original surgery. In some cases, the procedure did not correct the issue or caused another condition in its wake. Dr. Bhatti at Atlanta Spine & Orthopaedics can perform a comprehensive exam to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms and offer treatment options to overcome these issues.

One of the ways that Dr. Bhatti avoids FBSS in his patients is by offering minimally invasive spine surgeries and non-surgical treatments that minimize risks of surgical complications. Most of these treatments are performed on an outpatient basis and require limited recovery time for our patients. These advanced spine techniques can offer better, more substantial results without the risks of open back surgeries. Contact us today to learn more about our spine treatment options.