Sciatica and Radiculopathy Podcast

In this episode of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center podcast, Dr. Scott Curtis discusses Radiculopathy and Sciatica with Dr. Marco Funiciello. How does it get diagnosed? How do patients present? What are some treatment options? How do patients get better?

Scott Curtis, DO, is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. Dr. Curtis is the Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center.

Marco Funiciello, DO, is a board certified physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. Dr. Funiciello is the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center.

0:00 Introduction
0:59 What is Radiculopathy?
4:21 Is a Pinched Nerve the Same as Radiculopathy?
16:00 How to Diagnose Radiculopathy?
23:00 Treatment
28:36 What Causes Radiculopathy?
37:00 Surgery
39:00 Medications
42:12 Like & Subscribe

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[maxinechase]

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

[eyojseillem]

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

[johnharwood]

Excellent background information re: spinal nerve problems.

[Lafue]

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.

[margaretrehberg]

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

[Kellam.BobbieM]

Very good communication which explains my back pain since 2013 😢

[skyking]

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

[rowenadinglasan]

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

[jak]

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

[earlcabbel]

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.

[georgekaw]

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?

[berthafernandez]

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

[karlensanchez]

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

[MattD]

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

[ginawarhol]

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

[mamabear]

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...

[MDSA]

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?

[matthewbrazille]

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

[georgemaxwell]

Is it more prevelant in younger military people??

[jillhickey]

Hi…I was wondering what you think about acupuncture.