Sciatica
Treated by Sheetal Deo, D.O., serving Midtown Manhattan and all of New York City.
If you have low back pain that often shoots down your leg, sciatica could be the likely cause. At the office of Dr. Sheetal Deo, in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, you’ll find long-term nonsurgical sciatica pain relief at last. Dr. Deo uses in-house diagnostic testing and works with a wide range of other medical professionals to offer you the best in multidisciplinary care. Book your appointment online or by calling the New York City office now.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when your body’s sciatic nerve behaves in an abnormal fashion and causes low back pain that radiates down one of your legs. Your sciatic nerve is a long nerve — it starts in your lower back and then splits to go through your hip and then it travels all the way down your leg.
Sciatica can be highly painful, making it difficult to walk, stand upright, or even relax in a comfortable position. Some sufferers describe numbness, burning, tingling, or electric shock-like sensations with their sciatica pain. Coughing, sneezing, or other sudden involuntary movements can worsen your symptoms.
The main cause of sciatica is nerve compression or pinching. There are several reasons that your sciatic nerve might grow pinched or compressed, including herniated disc, bone spurs, and spinal tumors. Any changes in the natural balance of your spine could potentially lead to sciatica.
Certain factors can increase your risk for sciatica, including:
Other sources of lower back pain have overlapping symptoms to Sciatica. Dr. Deo will utilize your physical exam and diagnostic tools such as Nerve Conduction Studies and Diagnostic Ultrasound to tease out your unique diagnosis. This process is imperative as the treatment regimens can vary greatly between the different sources of lower back pain.
What causes sciatica?
How can I stop sciatica pain?
With Dr. Sheetal Deo, your full recovery is the goal.
She uses very precise hands-on techniques to gently remove the restrictions causing your sciatica pain. This frees your sciatic nerve from its trappings, restores normal balance in your back, and relieves your pain.
Dr. Deo also believes in a multidisciplinary approach for maximum pain relief and healing efficacy. She works closely with a variety of on-site medical specialists who offer Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage, Acupuncture, and other kinds of specialized nonsurgical solutions for pain relief.
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If you are suffering from a musculoskeletal or sports-related injury or just chronic pain, we encourage you to see us for a more hands-on, comprehensive treatment plan.
Accepted Insurances
We accept most major insurances. Please contact the medical office for all your insurance related questions.
