
Having Pain In Leg. MRI Showed Compression Of S1 Nerve Root. Non-surgical Treatment?

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In most cases of pinched nerve conservative non-surgical treatment is tried first and on failure of this surgery is suggested.
Conservative treatment include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, and avoiding activity that strains the neck or back. The majority of radiculopathy patients respond well to this conservative treatment, and symptoms often improve within six weeks to three months.
If patients do not improve with the treatments listed above they may benefit from an epidural steroid injection. With the help of an X-ray machine, a physician injects steroid medication between the bones of the spine adjacent to the involved nerves. This can help to rapidly reduce the inflammation and irritation of the nerve and help reduce the symptoms of radiculopathy.
In some cases the symptoms continue despite all of the above treatment options. If this occurs and the symptoms are severe, surgery may be an option.
So I would suggest you to discuss this options with doctor.
Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.


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For pain you can start with NSAIDs like ibuprofen.If pain persists after that you can try mild opioid analgesics, but a consultation with doctor should be considered before this.
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