Living with the shooting pain, numbness, or weakness of sciatica can be debilitating. At Kentuckiana Pain Specialists, our board-certified physicians use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat the root cause of sciatica for lasting relief.
Sciatica is a form of nerve pain that runs along the course of the sciatic nerve — the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It is typically unilateral, affecting only one side of the body.
The sciatic nerve derives from nerve roots L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3. It runs through the gluteal region and down the leg, splitting below the knee into the tibial and common peroneal nerves.
Sciatica is most often caused by a herniated disc in the lumbar spine pressing on the sciatic nerve. Other causes include spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and piriformis syndrome.
Sciatic nerve pain typically radiates from the lower back down one leg. These are the most common symptoms that suggest sciatic nerve involvement.
Pain that radiates from the lower back down through the buttock and leg, often described as sharp, electric, or burning in quality, making it difficult to sit or stand comfortably.
A persistent pins-and-needles sensation or numbness in the leg or foot, indicating irritation of the sciatic nerve roots in the lumbar spine.
Difficulty moving the affected leg or weakness when walking, which may indicate more significant nerve involvement requiring prompt evaluation by a pain specialist.
Constant pain on one side of the lower body through the buttock and leg is a hallmark characteristic of sciatic nerve irritation.
Symptoms that worsen with sitting, standing, walking, or changing positions suggest active nerve involvement that may benefit from interventional treatment.
If sciatica is accompanied by loss of bowel or bladder control, seek immediate medical attention. This is a medical emergency requiring urgent evaluation.
We focus on non-surgical, interventional pain management to treat sciatica at its source — reducing pain, improving function, and helping you return to daily activities.
Delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the inflamed nerve root, reducing swelling and providing targeted pain relief that oral medications cannot match in precision.
A minimally invasive procedure using controlled heat to interrupt pain signals from affected nerves, providing longer-lasting relief for appropriate candidates.
An implantable device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to mask persistent pain signals before they reach the brain — effective for chronic, treatment-resistant sciatica.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ajith Nair at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists. Our team will diagnose the root cause of your sciatica and recommend the most effective treatment approach for lasting relief.
Common questions patients ask when seeking treatment for sciatic nerve pain.
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