What Is Nerve Pain?
Nerve pain can feel sharp, burning, or like a sudden shock running through your body. It can appear suddenly or build gradually, disrupting daily life. Common causes of nerve pain may include injuries, herniated discs, diabetes, infections, and chronic conditions, like sciatica. Sciatic nerve pain, often referred to as sciatica, occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, leading to pain that radiates from the lower back into the legs. At Metro Spine Pain Centers, our team treats the kind of pain that limits mobility and makes routine tasks difficult. The nervous system plays a critical role in transmitting signals between your body and brain. When damaged or compressed, nerves can send pain signals that affect your quality of life. We specialize in diagnosing chronic pain and treating nerve pain effectively. Schedule a consultation today in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD for nonsurgical pain intervention.
How Is Nerve Pain Treated?
Finding relief from sciatica nerve pain or other types of nerve pain may be possible through lifestyle adjustments, physical therapy, and advanced medical therapies. Physical therapy focuses on improving strength and flexibility to ease pressure and provide sciatic nerve pain relief. Anti-inflammatory medications can reduce swelling and discomfort while nerve block injections provide targeted pain relief. Restorative treatments, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, promote natural healing in damaged tissues. For chronic or severe pain, advanced procedures, like radiofrequency ablation, disrupt pain signals by stunning or destroying problematic nerves. Neuromodulation, including spinal cord stimulation, is another innovative option for long-term relief. All of these approaches address the root cause of pain, helping patients regain movement and wellness. We can help you understand how to relieve nerve pain and may recommend combining these treatments for the best results.
What Are the Symptoms of Nerve Pain?
The symptoms of nerve pain depend on the underlying cause and location of the affected nerves. Signs can range, from mild discomfort to debilitating pain, and include the following:
- Burning, tingling, or numbness in the affected area
- Shooting pain that radiates to other parts of the body, such as sciatic nerve pain from the lower back to the legs
- Weakness or difficulty moving the affected area
- Sensitivity to touch or temperature changes
- Persistent aching or throbbing
- Sudden sharp or stabbing pain
- Pain that worsens with movement or prolonged sitting
Metro Spine Pain Centers Reviews
The staff is awesome here in Takoma Park, Md. I am already a patient here, but my sister is here now. She had lots of pain after surgery. She was having a difficult time. They helped her with forms everything not making her feel like a burden in the office. Dr Drakes, was step by step getting her necessary things she needs to help her alleviate the pain she is enduring. Always a blessing to me and my sister. Thank you to the Staff and Dr.Drakes.
If it weren’t for Dr. Drake’s treatments—ranging from RFAs, MBBs, and hip injections—I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to maintain a successful career in the makeup industry for 11 years, until COVID. I suffer from severe back, hip, leg, and arm issues from Degenerative Disk Disease and Neuropathy from chemo due to having Breast Cancer. With his care, he has continued to assist me in maintaining some quality of life as I continue to manage chronic pain.The Pain will never completely go away, but the treatments I’ve received have brought it to a manageable level. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Drake and his staff for the exceptional care and support they’ve provided me over the past 15 years.In addition, I would like to thank Dr. Drake and his staff for their understanding and support. At times, they have served as my therapists, providing me with guidance and compassion during some of the most challenging moments of my life.Karen H
He was very kind and helpful asked alot of questions and made alot of recommendations. Great bedside manner!
The receptionists was nice, the lobby was clean and quiet, Dr Drake and his assistant was very understanding, they listen they seem concerned, wait was a little length but not major.
Every time I go to their office they always treat me with respect.They always treat me like I'm family. And I always get the best medical treatment that I deserve when I go there.
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Effective Pain Management
At Metro Spine Pain Centers, we are dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief from nerve pain. Our experienced team uses advanced diagnostic tools and state-of-the-art treatments to address the root cause of discomfort. Whether you're dealing with sciatic nerve pain or other nerve-related discomfort, our approach is tailored to your specific needs. Our effective, personalized solutions can help you take control of your pain. Contact us at one of our locations in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD today to schedule your consultation and learn more about effective pain management.