Treatment for radiculopathy aims to relieve symptoms and improve functionality. The choice of treatment depends on the severity and underlying cause of the condition.

• • Conservative treatments: These include physical therapy, over-the-counter pain relievers (like NSAIDs), and prescription medications for nerve pain, such as gabapentin or pregabalin. Corticosteroids can also be used to reduce inflammation and pain.
  • Epidural Steroid Injections: If conservative treatments aren’t effective, an epidural steroid injection can be used to deliver medication directly to the affected nerve root. This can reduce inflammation and pain.
  • Spine Surgery: In cases where symptoms are severe or if there’s progressive neurological deficit, surgical intervention might be considered. Common procedures include laminectomy (removal of the lamina of the vertebra to create more space for the nerves) and microdiscectomy (removal of part of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root).

Remember, if you are experiencing lower back or neck pain a healthcare professional should always be consulted for a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan.