Do you experience sharp pain radiating from your lower back to your legs? This could be sciatica, a common condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in the human body. At Swastik Care Clinic, Pitampura, we treat many patients suffering from sciatica and help them regain a pain-free, active lifestyle.

🔹 What is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain that starts in the lower back or buttocks and travels down one or both legs along the path of the sciatic nerve. Unlike regular back pain, sciatica often involves nerve irritation, leading to pain, numbness, or tingling sensations.

🔹 Common Causes of Sciatica
• Herniated/Slipped Disc – most common cause ⚠️
• Spinal Stenosis – narrowing of spinal canal
• Degenerative Disc Disease – age-related wear and tear
• Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) – extra bone growth pressing on nerves
• Injuries & Accidents – trauma to spine or pelvis
• Prolonged Poor Posture & Sedentary Lifestyle

🔹 Symptoms of Sciatica

✅ Sharp, shooting pain in the back, buttocks, and legs
✅ Pain worsens with sitting, coughing, or sneezing
✅ Tingling or “pins & needles” sensation
✅ Weakness or numbness in legs/feet
✅ Difficulty standing or walking for long durations

🔹 When to See a Doctor? 🚨

Seek medical help if you have:
• Severe, persistent leg pain
• Weakness in legs or foot drop
• Numbness in groin or bladder/bowel incontinence
• Pain after injury or fall

🔹 Diagnosis at Swastik Care Clinic 🏥

Our doctors use a step-by-step approach for accurate diagnosis:
• Detailed history & physical examination
• X-rays – to check bone changes
• MRI/CT Scan – to visualize disc & nerve compression
• Nerve conduction studies (in some cases)

🔹 Treatment Options

✅ Conservative Management
• Medications – painkillers, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants
• Physiotherapy – stretching, strengthening, posture correction
• Hot/Cold Therapy – for pain and inflammation relief
• Lifestyle Modifications – avoid prolonged sitting, keep spine aligned

✅ Advanced Options
• Epidural Steroid Injections – for severe nerve inflammation
• Surgery – only in chronic, resistant cases (like herniated disc not improving with therapy)

🔹 Preventing Sciatica 🌿
• Maintain correct posture while sitting & standing
• Avoid prolonged sitting – take breaks and stretch
• Exercise regularly to strengthen back & core muscles 🏋️
• Use ergonomic furniture at work
• Maintain a healthy body weight

Final Words from Swastik Care Clinic ✨

Sciatica can be painful and limit your mobility, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, recovery is very much possible. At Swastik Care Clinic, Pitampura, we provide advanced sciatica treatment, physiotherapy, and personalized care to help you get back on your feet — pain-free!

📍 Visit us at: 131, Basement, Sharda Niketan, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034
📞 Call us: 8588844120 | 9990244288
📧 Email: swastikcareclinic131@gmail.com
👉 Instagram: @swastikcareclinic