At Neurological Associates The Interventional Group, our doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating lower body pain, like sciatica and pelvic pain.
Please read on or contact our experts to learn more about sciatica, pelvic pain, or lower body pain treatments in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Compression of the sciatic nerve causes pain that is frequently described as burning, tingling or numbness-in the lower back, buttocks and along the nerve often down to the leg and sometimes to the feet. Pain may worsen as a result of sitting for a long period of time, bike riding, climbing stairs, walking or running. Piriformis Syndrome is one of the causes of sciatica.
Pelvic pain occurs in the lowest part of your abdomen (below your belly button and may include sex organs) and can develop from a number of conditions and diseases. Often pelvic pain may come with pregnancy, bladder or digestive problems or may arise from muscles or connective tissue in the pelvic floor.
Men and women alike experience pelvic pain, but it occurs more often in women than men. In women and men pelvic pain may be a symptom of infection or may simply result from pain in the pelvic bone or in non-reproductive internal organs like the urinary track or bowel. However, in women, pelvic pain can be an indication that there may be a problem with reproductive organs such as the uterus, cervix, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes or vagina.
Today an estimated 6 to 27% of women worldwide have chronic pelvic pain, but only about one third seek medical care.
Our highly experienced doctors, state of the art technology, world-renowned personalized care, and numerous clinical trials allow us to provide our patients with the highest standard of neurological treatments in the world. We invite you to schedule a consultation with our experts today!
Chronic pelvic pain is diagnosed when it lasts longer than 3 to 6 months and shows no signs of improvement after treatment. Besides a providing a thorough medical and social history other exams or tests may be required. These typically include a pelvic exam, blood work, ultrasounds, cultures, abdominal X-rays, CT scans and/or MRI’s.
Determining the root of chronic pelvic pain often involves a process of elimination because many different disorders can cause pelvic pain and each may respond to different treatments. Depending on the symptoms and condition any one or more of the treatment options below are used to treat those who suffer from pelvic pain:
