What are the common causes of right-sided spinal pain?

Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve (which runs from your lower back down through the legs) gets compressed or irritated. This usually happens due to a slipped disc, spinal degeneration, or nerve compression at L4, L5, or S1 levels.

Common Symptoms:

• Pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs (usually one side)

• Tingling or burning sensation

• Numbness or weakness in the leg or foot

• Difficulty walking or standing for long

Treatment Options for Sciatica

Non-Surgical Treatments:

• Medicines: For pain relief and nerve inflammation (must be prescribed by a doctor)

• Physiotherapy: Stretching and strengthening exercises

• Lifestyle changes: Avoid lifting heavy items, use proper sitting posture

Surgical Options:

• Microdiscectomy or Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  – Needed when pain is severe or not improving with medicines
  – Especially effective when MRI shows disc pressing on the nerve

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4. Choose Specialty: Orthopaedics / Neurosurgery

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