Sciatica treatment in Delhi.
Sciatica is typically caused by nerve root compression, usually due to intervertebral disk herniation, osteoarthritic osteophytes, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis.
Classically, burning, lancinating, or stabbing pain radiates along the course of the sciatic nerve, most often down the buttocks and posterior aspect of the leg to below the knee.
Loss of sensation, weakness, and reflex deficits can occur.
MRI and electrodiagnostic studies if there are neurologic deficits or symptoms persist for > 6 wk.
Physiotherapy is usually sufficient, but consider surgery for disk herniation with a progressive neurologic deficit, or persistent, intractable pain.