Columbus, OH Disc Issues & Sciatica Pain Relief Therapy

At our pain management clinic in Columbus, we often recommend treatments for sciatica pain relief and disc problems that do not require surgery and opt for minimal invasiveness for maximum relief. Most injections for disc and sciatica pain relief at our Columbus clinic require using a needle no bigger than a flu shot.

Quality of life goals are the deciding factor: if you lead an active lifestyle and want to continue pushing yourself, your choices may differ from someone dealing with the pain for decades. Ultimately we offer all therapies to all patients and leave it for you to decide.

There are noninvasive and interventional procedures for disc-related issues and sciatica management, including but not limited to:

• Physical Therapy
• Diet & Weight Loss
• Laser and Ultrasound Therapy
• Medication Management
• Epidural Steroid Injections (Interlaminar, Transforaminal)
• Selective Nerve Root Blocks
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks
• Intradiscal Injections
• Endoscopic Discectomy
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
• Pain Pump (Intrathecal Pump Therapy)

The first visit at Pain Zero involves reviewing a patient’s history and getting to know them. There’s a lot to unpack and many decisions to digest. We want to make sure you are well aware of your options, and strive to help whether you pursue future care with us or not. A physical examination will take place, followed by an imaging review, which allows us to see what is happening in your body.

Our practice uses the most modern technology offered in X-Ray imaging and ultrasound-guided interventions which a licensed practitioner will perform. To be even more specific, we can target the nerves that are being pinched under X-Ray and ultrasound guidance. We also offer endoscopic interventions where we use an ultra-minimally invasive approach through an incision smaller than a fingernail to remove disc bulges from pushing on the nerve using a camera. The success rate is estimated at 80-90%, with less pain and better mobility after surgery. The recovery time is virtually none compared to major surgery; however, sometimes surgery is the only answer, and your Columbus disc and sciatica care specialist will discuss that with you.

After your treatment, our clinic collaborates closely with other healthcare professionals, such as orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, rehab physicians, neurologists, and physical therapists, to manage follow-ups. We get reports, whether it’s from physical therapy or surgical evaluations so we can better counsel and support you in your decision making.