Sciatica—pain that radiates from your lower back through your hip and down your leg—is one of the most common and debilitating pain conditions we treat. At Keith Schmidt, MD in Hoffman Estates, IL, we offer multiple evidence-based interventional approaches to eliminate sciatica pain and get you back to your active life.
Understanding Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve—the largest nerve in your body—becomes compressed or irritated, usually by a herniated disc, bone spur, or spinal stenosis. The resulting pain can range from a mild ache to sharp, burning, or electric shock-like sensations that make sitting, standing, and walking extremely difficult.
Our Approach to Sciatica Relief
Dr. Schmidt takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to sciatica treatment. Depending on the severity and underlying cause, treatment options include epidural steroid injections (interlaminar or transforaminal), selective nerve root blocks, physical therapy referrals, and for refractory cases, spinal cord stimulation. As a triathlete who understands the impact of leg pain on training and competition, Dr. Schmidt is committed to finding the most effective treatment to get you moving again.
Stop living with sciatic pain. Contact our Hoffman Estates office for expert sciatica treatment.