Sciatic Nerve Pain
Knowing who to see is helpful when a pain appears that runs from the lower back down into the leg: this is popularly known as sciatic nerve pain or sciatica.
What it is: It is a discomfort that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, the longest in the body, and usually originates from irritation or compression of the nerve in the lower back.
Common symptoms:
- Pain that spreads down the back of the leg
- Tingling, burning, or a sensation of an electric current
- Weakness or heaviness in the affected leg
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist is one of the professionals who evaluates this discomfort, with support from the general practitioner or sports medicine depending on the case. If the pain persists or limits your movements, it is worth seeking an evaluation to guide the appropriate management.
Data on 33 doctors who treat sciatic nerve pain
Specialties that treat sciatic nerve pain
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sciatic nerve pain
Dr. Daniel Segovia Arteaga
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Frequently asked questions
What is sciatic nerve pain?
Knowing who to see is helpful when a pain appears that runs from the lower back down into the leg: this is popularly known as sciatic nerve pain or sciatica.
Which doctor treats sciatic nerve pain?
Sciatic Nerve Pain is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, obesity and weight specialist, orthopedist, acupuncturist, family physician, sports medicine physician.