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Discogenic Lower Back Pain and Sciatica

Discogenic lower back pain and sciatica often go hand in hand, but if you aren't aware of the reasons these two conditions are connected, how will you ever be able to treat them? Discogenic disease, also known as degenerative disc disease, refers to the natural deterioration of the intervertebral discs in your spine. Sciatica, on the other hand, is not an actual medical condition; rather, it is a term that describes the symptoms associated with the compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower body – including pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the buttocks, legs, and feet.

How They Relate

Discogenic disease in the lower back can develop for a number of reasons, including aging, genetics, injury, and misuse. The disc abnormalities that can result, such as a bulging or herniated disc, can cause compression of the sciatic nerve and result in the stiffness, pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness that many people experience in their lower bodies. In short, the connection between discogenic disease and sciatica is one of cause and effect – discogenic disease in your lower back region can potentially cause sciatica and its associated symptoms.

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Treatment Options

If discogenic disease has caused sciatica and its typical symptoms, there are a variety of treatment options you can explore under a doctor’s supervision. Many of them are non-surgical in nature, such as exercise, rest, hot and cold treatment, physical therapy, acupuncture, and anti-inflammatory and pain medications. However, for certain individuals, surgery is a treatment option that is worth exploring. If you'd like more information about discogenic disease, sciatica, and how these two spinal issues interconnect, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) today. We offer effective, outpatient procedures that can treat such spinal problems, and help you rediscover your life without back pain. Contact us today for a free review of your CT scan or MRI.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.