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Non-Surgical Management of Sciatica: An Evidence-Based PM&R Approach
Juliet Gaisey, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Sciatica, also known as lumbar radiculopathy, is usually treatable without surgery using physical therapy, medications, and targeted injections when appropriate. Sciatica is caused by irritation or compression of a nerve root, often due to disc herniation or spinal stenosis. Most patients improve with non-operative care. What This Means for You Surgery is often not necessary. Early treatment improv


Home-Based Physiatry: Evidence-Based Care for Patients with Functional Limitations
Juliet Gaisey, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Home-based physiatry allows physicians to evaluate and treat patients in their home, improving access, functional assessment, and overall outcomes for patients with mobility or pain limitations. Home-based care aligns closely with PM&R principles, allowing physicians to evaluate patients in their real-life environment and provide more personalized treatment. What This Means for You If getting to a


When Should You See a Physiatrist for Back Pain? A PM&R Approach to Non-Surgical Spine Care
Juliet Gaisey, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician A physiatrist should be considered for back pain lasting more than 4 to 6 weeks, especially when associated with nerve symptoms, functional decline, or poor response to initial treatment. Physiatrists specialize in non-surgical, function-focused care. Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. When symptoms persist, evaluation by a physician trained in Physical Medicine and
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