Sciatica and Radiculopathy Podcast

[@Lafue108]

Excellent podcast. There are so many points Dr. Curtis makes that anyone new to radiculopathy should really pay attention to. From my journey with lumbar radiculopathy, the biggest failure of the system are bad PT's. The doctors can give you shots to calm things down and put you in a good position to make lifestyle changes and targeted strengthening, but I've seen too many PT's who place way too much emphasis on the PT visits and little to no emphasis on an at home program.

[@maxinechase1702]

Thank you so much. This was an excellent video that helped me understand my lumbar radiculopathy. I appreciate your time.

[@margaretrehberg1888]

Very valuable, complete explanation that the patient might not get in a standard medical appointment due to time limitation. Time well spent. Thank you.

[@eyojseillem5531]

THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO! Clarification to me that I should’ve seen a surgeon 10 years ago. Thank you for your service.

[@johnharwood5439]

Excellent background information re: spinal nerve problems.

[@robertodejesus2529]

This information is great, thank you

[@Kellam.BobbieM2]

Very good communication which explains my back pain since 2013 😢

[@pritpalsingh1960]

Sciatica or electric sensation

[@pritpalsingh1960]

Check DR ace chiroprecter in CA he makes people walk

[@skyking1328]

Very helpful video ! I have all those issues and I'm working with a D.O.

[@rowenadinglasan7998]

I am experiencing this at the moment for one month now,i was xrayed twice and hoping for an mri in july,but the physical therapist assigned to me are great,although there are still numbeness and crps at times,from philippines

[@robertodejesus2529]

Thank you for this information

[@earlcabbel5523]

I learned a lot from this Podcast as I’m getting ready to have an epidural injection procedure. Also, I have a much better understanding of radiculopathy.

[@AyushSingh-cs7ex]

Hey wat happened afterwards? How long after did u get the shot?

[@carolynthompson244]

up

[@georgekaw3235]

Have L. Radiculopathy, had first steroid injection which helped greatly with the pain, but lasted only 4-6 days. A week before this I started on Disk decompression, which is like a Miracle, slowly the pain decreased and so with the tingling. I have been doing the decompression for 6 weeks now, and exercise for Sciatica, almost pain free! I'm posting my experience so others may try this, Drs. Funiciello and Curtis, what's your take on Spinal Decompression?

[@ritwik121]

Can you suggest some exercise for scatica?

[@pehu1322]

Awesome Video and THX :O)

[@jak8396]

Very informative! Alternatives to injected steroids? I'm diabetic and don't want cortisone shots.

[@animalmini1]

Thank you

[@berthafernandez1732]

I just found this video. It really helps to explain your spine. I do have a problem. I had a fall 8 months ago. I was diagnosed with a DVT, pinched nerve, and nerved damage. Also been given the diagnosis of sciatica. I do have the back of my leg numb, all the way down. But I also have the front of my leg numb, and with pain on the top of my knee and groin section. My lower leg is also getting really red. I wonder if it has to do with the sciatica? Thank you

[@ritwik121]

Hello how are you now? Has your pain gone?

[@matthewbrazille9849]

I have Lumbar Radiculopathy which was diagnosed by the VA. I had an EMG test which confirmed my symptoms....

[@karlensanchez1545]

Can radiculopathy be missed on an mri? Like can you have it and the moment the mri was done the nerve wasn’t compressed?

[@andrespalacios6356]

I ask the same

[@mamabear3887]

Ok. . . reaching out because I have a friend with this but it got worse from bad surgery. Question... Couldn't the surgeon put a protective flexible tubing around the nerve to prevent the pain and more from any swelling? I have a flex tube for all my wires for my computer and desk area. It's the same idea. Reverse stint...

[@MD77SA]

I injured my back at work in 2010. Bulging discs, arthritis, compressed left traversing L4 nerve root, compressed S1 all shown on MRI. My right sole and three last toes have been numb and tingling ever since without stop. Much worse after standing. However, someone did a nerve test back in 2010 and did not find anything concerning my toes. How is this possible when I have had to suffer from non-stop numb and tingling right foot and toes since 2010?

[@georgemaxwell3467]

Is it more prevelant in younger military people??

[@gina888warhol1]

Can you recommend anyone in the Maryland area that are good at listening to the patient?

[@kevinunderdue53]

I have Lumbar pain L4-L5-S1, I cant stand no more then a few minutes before I need to sit down due to the pain, The pain is in my legs,buttocks.

[@taleemahwest5626]

So do I and have to have a spinal fusion

[@Helloall2013]

@@taleemahwest5626same issue here. Did you have the Spinal fusion already ? If so , would you be able to share your experience please ?

[@anupriya4645]

Sir I had a disc bulge in L4-L5 and L5-S1 and inflammation on sarcollic joint. I have done physiotherapy nd chriopracters treatment but my pain is not improving. Shall I go for spine steroids injection? I am an 22years old

[@MattD86]

30:21 you mean “bulging disc” … herniated discs involve annulus tears and disc nucleus spilling out…which almost ALWAYS causes bad pain

[@jillhickey6036]

Hi…I was wondering what you think about acupuncture.

[@PrincetonSpineJointCenter]

We have a podcast on Acupuncture, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIfQZ3mCp95pqMU

[@jillhickey6036]

Thank you! The podcast was very interesting. I’m going to start acupuncture on Monday!

[@sandylopez1069]

I have these type of damages on my spine n nerves. An accident in the mitary. Now I have muscle spasms and twitches (twitches 24/7) all over my body..I did not hear anything about those....I am miserable in pain, lots of foramen stenosis CTLS everywhere. Very debilitating and denigrating condition.

[@antonioreyes2692]

I’ve been trying to get feet pain service connected as secondary to my L5 S1and the VA continues to deny well into appeals process even with residual sciatica. Current treatment provided by Chiropractic and Podiatrist and both agree my feet pain is associated to my lumbar...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hereiam21ful]

Keep fighting don't give up the VA loves for veterans to give up, educate yourself. Look at your Ebenefits medical history see what you are rated on specifically. Their are some good videos on the Web of KZbin to watch and see if you have secondary issues that can be connected. The name of the game of secondary service connection is do you have Medical diagnoses if you don't get yourself to the Dr., asap. Without that you will never get any were with the VA ever, that's the key in opening up the door. As the back will affect other areas of ones body, especially if you have any type of degenerative issues going, had surgery, etc. www.woodslawyers.com/degenerative-disc-disease-va-disability-rating/

[@antonioreyes2692]

@@hereiam21ful, for every claim I do I already am diagnosed. The problem with some like my feet pain is in my VA notes and the Podiatrist flat out agrees with his assessment that my feet are being aggravated originally from back with the ridiculopathy. This claim WILL take years to SC because it’s in the appeals process awaiting to be assigned a docket...

[@hereiam21ful]

File for a increase for your Ridculopathy.

[@antonioreyes2692]

@@hereiam21ful, already did and granted even so my increase was only for my back which I was additionally granted a 10% increase for my right side...

[@judythomas6771]

Have seen a Neurosurgeon had a micro discectomy of L2/3 for sciatica. Didn’t work. 2019 I had Sciatic nerve down my left leg 2 mths before a C4/5 S/1 fusion for a different nerve pain and also I couldn’t stand very long. Sciatica still there. Have Seen 2 pain Specialist trialled a Spinal stimulator, didn’t work either. Had 2 Block injections lower back., didn’t work. So now they are calling it Radiculopathy, which means the sheath of the sciatic nerve is damaged and can’t be fixed. I now live on 20mls Targin (Opoid) and 25mils of Endep, daily. Cost a lot of money over 2.5 years and these so called Specialist couldn’t help but kept takinglots of $$$. I now have the problem that my GP doesn’t want to keep giving scripts for Opoids as he may loose his Registration. 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@frankripley5188]

Lifestyle? Just don't jump out of helicopters or carry 60 to 80 pounds (or more) on your back while someone is shooting at you. I'm a Vietnam combat veteran, and an angry one. I did enjoy your video though. Nice job.

[@PrincetonSpineJointCenter]

Thank you so much for your service.

[@mtesto48]

I forgot Craniospinal fluid in facet joints ! I feel like it's imperative I get help welfare making me get exrays first nothing horrible shows but I feel horrible

[@ramum9599]

Nice discussion but Westerners' English must be slow and clear so that all understand !!!!?????

[@paulyoung4781]

Is it basically siatica!! Why not just call it siatica then

[@furiousdoe7779]

The salespersons ..... filling their pockets by selling painrelief by surgery ....... disgusting . Look further at item called failed back surgery ... about 70% will have that....due to a surgeon who made a mistake.. !

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