Sciatica

Sciatica describes pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve pathway or the lumbar nerve roots that contribute to it.

Common Symptoms

• Pain traveling from the buttock into the leg

• Burning or electric-like pain

• Numbness or tingling

• Leg weakness

Diagnosis

Evaluation may include neurological examination and MRI when persistent symptoms or significant nerve compression are suspected.

Treatment

Treatment at International Center for Neuroscience may include conservative therapies, targeted injections, or surgical decompression when clinically appropriate.