Sciatica & Lumbar Slip Disc Herniation
Herniated spine disc compressing sciatic nerve roots, firing electric shock pain, numbness, and tingling down the leg.
Medical Overview
Sciatica is a debilitating nerve condition triggered when a displaced or ruptured lumbar intervertebral disc (commonly L4-L5 or L5-S1) bulges outwards into the spinal canal. This bulged disc pinches the sciatic nerve root, shooting intense burning pain, electric shocks, and numbness down the buttock into the calf and toes.
Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs
- Sharp, electric shock pain shooting down one leg from lower back
- Numbness, burning sensation, or pins-and-needles in foot/toes
- Lower back pain worsening when sitting, coughing, or sneezing
- Leg weakness or difficulty lifting the front of the foot (Foot Drop)
- Inability to stand straight or walk long distances
Causes & Risk Factors
- Heavy lifting with improper spinal posture
- Age-related spinal disc dehydration and cracking
- Sudden twisting or traumatic spinal strain
- Prolonged sedentary sitting with poor lumbar support
Recommended Diagnostic Tests
- High-Definition Lumbar Spine MRI
- Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) & Electromyography (EMG)
- Dynamic Flexion-Extension Lumbar X-Rays
Advanced Treatment Protocols at Yupiter Hospital
Conservative Nerve Medication & Targeted Epidural Injections
7mm Stitchless Keyhole Endoscopic Discectomy
Micro-Lumbar Spine Decompression
Related Surgical & Laser Procedures
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Stitchless Keyhole Spine Surgery for Sciatica & Slip Disc Relief
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sciatica be cured without open spine surgery?
Yes! Over 90% of herniated disc cases at Yupiter Hospital are treated via 7mm keyhole endoscopic spine surgery done under local anesthesia with zero bone cutting.
Dr. Aditya Singh Bhati
Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Experience: 15+ Years
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