Pinched Nerve Surgery NJ

Throughout our bodies, nerves transmit impulses of sensation to the spinal cord and brain which in turn send impulses to muscles and organs. Nerves allow your body to respond to stimuli by sending warning signals to you in the form of pain so you can localize the affected area and adjust your body to avoid injury.  A pinched nerve occurs when pressure is placed on a nerve. Pain is usually experienced distal or away from the actual point of compression since nerves often travel far distances from our spinal cord to our extremities. For example, a pinched nerve in the neck may cause pain in the arm or hand. A pinched nerve may also cause swelling, weakness, or paralysis in the affected arm or leg. It is important to speak with a spinal surgeon in NJ with extensive training and experience in the treatment of pinched nerves so that healthy neurologic function can be restored.

Dr. John D. Lipani is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who specializes in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery, treating patients in Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas including New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Dr. Lipani offers leading treatment methods, including minimally invasive pinched nerve surgery in NJ to resolve pain, numbness, and weakness. With many years of experience treating patients suffering from a pinched nerve, Dr. Lipani will guide you through the various treatment options and provide you with the information you need to make a well informed decision for treatment of pinched nerve in New Jersey.

A pinched nerve disrupts nerve function causing pain, numbness, tingling and weakness. There are many causes of pinched nerves including:

• Repetitive motion or holding your body in one position for long periods
• Disc protrusion or disc herniation
• Injury
• Sports Activities
• Water and weight gain associated with pregnancy
• Genetic predisposition to conditions leading to pinched nerves
• Diabetes
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome

If you experience pain, numbness, a feeling that your foot or hand has “fallen asleep”, or burning sensations for several days, you should speak with a neurosurgeon to learn how to treat your condition.

Conservative efforts including ibuprofen, oral corticosteroids and physical therapy may be prescribed before resorting to pinched nerve surgery in NJ. If these methods fail to reduce or eliminate your symptoms, minimally invasive spinal surgery or conventional spinal surgery may be recommended. It is important to note that sudden weakness, intractable pain, or significant numbness may warrant expedient surgical intervention in an effort to preserve and restore function.

Minimally invasive pinched nerve surgery in NJ allows for smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery periods and less postoperative discomfort. Dr. John D. Lipani has restored function and relieved symptoms in thousands of patients in New Jersey and abroad. Dr. Lipani also performs successful surgery on patients who have failed to achieve optimal results by other spine surgeons.

For more information about pinched nerve surgery in NJ, contact Dr.John D. Lipani at (609) 890-3400 or visit Princeton Neurological Surgery, serving residents of Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.