Many people diagnosed with "sciatica" - pain that runs from their buttocks to their feet - may actually have piriformis syndrome. Dr. Aaron Filler of the Institute for Nerve Medicine in Santa Monica, California (www.nervemed.com), explains the key differences between these two afflictions, their respective treatments, and how piriformis syndrome can be alleviated with open-MR guided injections as opposed to painful, invasive back surgery.
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NerveMed is a free online resource dedicated to helping patients worldwide with information about spine and nerve health issues. NerveMed is powered by the Institute for Nerve Medicine in Santa Monica, California, home to Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD, a leading neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatments for spine and nerve issues. Click here to learn more.
Dr. Aaron Filler is the world’s leading expert in treatment of nerve and spine pain, having revolutionized treatments by inventing several new technologies, including MR Neurography. Dr. Filler has also pioneered minimal-access surgery methods to treat complex nerve and spine problems with outpatient surgeries. Click here to learn more. 