Sciatica
Neurological evaluation and personalized care for sciatica and related nerve conditions.
Understanding Sciatica
Watch Dr. Manideep Rao explain Sciatica, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Dr. Manideep Rao explains Sciatica
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
Click to play videoPeripheral nerves
Carrying signals between the spinal cord and the muscles and skin. Sciatica is usually associated with this part of the nervous system.
A broad teaching association, not a diagnosis. A symptom in one area very often originates somewhere else entirely, and only a neurological examination can establish where.
Understanding Sciatica
Nerve-Related Back Pain: Back pain can sometimes be associated with irritation or compression of nerves.
Radiating Pain: Pain may extend from the back into the hip, leg or foot depending on the affected nerve.
Symptoms of Sciatica
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Neurological examination
- Assessment of strength and sensation
- Reflex examination
- Imaging or nerve studies when clinically indicated
Treatment & Management
- Medical management
- Physiotherapy guidance when appropriate
- Activity modification
- Treatment of underlying nerve conditions
Related conditions we treat
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