Sciatica Pain Management in Hyderabad: Complete Treatment Guide

Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body, becomes compressed or irritated. This nerve runs from your lower spine through your hips and down each leg. When compressed, it causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along its path.

Conservative Treatment Options

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often the first line of treatment for sciatica. Our physiotherapists at Yashoda Hospital develop personalized exercise programs that:

• • Strengthen core muscles to support the spine
• • Improve flexibility and range of motion
• • Correct posture and movement patterns
• • Reduce nerve compression through targeted exercises

Medication Management

Anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, and nerve pain medications can provide significant relief. We carefully monitor medication effectiveness and adjust dosages as needed.

Epidural Steroid Injections

For severe pain, epidural steroid injections can provide targeted relief by reducing inflammation around the compressed nerve. These injections are performed under image guidance for precision and safety.

When Surgery is Recommended

Surgery is considered when conservative treatments fail to provide adequate relief after 6-12 weeks, or when there are signs of severe nerve compression such as:

Endoscopic Discectomy

Dr. Sayuj Krishnan specializes in endoscopic discectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes the herniated disc material compressing the sciatic nerve. In severe cases, an endoscopic spine surgery in Hyderabad may be the fastest path to relief. This procedure offers:

• • 6-8mm incision (much smaller than traditional surgery)
• • Same-day discharge for most patients
• • Faster recovery and return to activities
• • Reduced risk of complications
• • 85-90% success rate for sciatica relief

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Immediate Post-Surgery (Week 1)

• • Light walking as tolerated
• • Pain management with prescribed medications
• • Wound care and monitoring
• • Gradual increase in daily activities

Early Recovery (Weeks 2-4)

• • Return to light office work
• • Begin physical therapy program
• • Core strengthening exercises
• • Posture correction training

Full Recovery (Weeks 6-8)

• • Return to normal activities
• • Gradual resumption of exercise
• • Long-term spine health maintenance
• • Follow-up appointments as needed

Prevention Strategies

Preventing sciatica recurrence involves maintaining a healthy spine through:

Why Choose Dr. Sayuj Krishnan for Sciatica Treatment?