Radiculopathy Treatment in Northern New Jersey
Radiculopathy is a condition that affects many people in America, and whether it’s the most common form, sciatica, or the less common thoracic radiculopathy, the pain it brings with it can sap you of your physical and mental strength. However, if you’re in Northern New Jersey, Bergen Pain Management can help with premier cervical, lumbar, and thoracic radiculopathy treatments to help you manage your symptoms.
What Is Radiculopathy?
Radiculopathy is a term used to describe a variety of symptoms that are a result of a pinched nerve root within the spinal cord, which can be brought on by disc herniations, stenosis, and other conditions. Symptoms of radiculopathy include:
- Numbness
- Pain
- Weakness
- Tingling sensation in the afflicted area
Types Of Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy can occur anywhere along the spine, and the type of radiculopathy is classified depending on the spinal location. The types of this condition include:
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy specifies a nerve compression in the cervical area of the spine or the neck. This area of your spine controls the movement of your arms and hands.
Lumbar Radiculopathy
If your symptoms present from the low back, you have lumbar radiculopathy, also known as sciatica. The lower back is where we find most cases of radiculopathy.
Thoracic Radiculopathy
If you’re experiencing any symptoms in your upper back, then it’s likely you have thoracic radiculopathy.
How We Treat Radiculopathy
Regardless of which kind of radiculopathy you’ve been diagnosed with, Bergen Pain Management offers an array of surgical and minimally invasive treatments. Some instances of radiculopathy might only require minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), while more severe cases may require surgical treatments. We also offer a host of interventional spinal procedures, which may include epidural steroid injections or spine fusion procedures.
Trust Our Medical Team Led By Dr. Thomas Ragukonis
The medical director at Bergen Pain Management, Dr. Thomas Ragukonis is board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management, and pain medicine. For almost three decades, Dr. Ragukonis has shaped Bergen Pain Management into a specialty practice that focuses on minimally invasive pain management procedures. Staying up-to-date on the latest spinal interventions, he continues to work and research in cooperation with other specialists, ensuring that he and they stay on top of each new breakthrough so all of our patients with radiculopathy and other conditions receive the highest quality of care.