Sciatica is a medical term that refers to the pain that extends down each leg along the route of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your hips and buttocks.

Sciatica usually affects only one side of the body. What this pain shares in common is an injury to a nerve, an irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression of a nerve in your lower back.

It most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve.

The symptoms of sciatica include:

• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg.
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet.
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement.
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet.
• Loss of bowel and bladder control.

Dr Vamshi Krishna will diagnose Sciatica by monitoring the signs and symptoms. He will take a physical exam by asking you to walk, lift your leg, etc.

To get more clarity, he will take different imagery tests like X- ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG, etc.

Treatment begins only when your pain doesn't improve with self-care measures. Dr Vamshi Krishna might suggest some of the following treatment options:

Dr Vamshi Krishna at Care Hospital, Nampally will provide every kind of solution related to Sciatica. Dr Vamshi Krishna will handle your case very efficiently and professionally.

He has treated lots of patients. It’s better to act fast and get yourself treated. Book your appointment by phone or online today.