Sciatic Nerve Pain
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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 489 doctors who treat sciatic nerve pain
Which specialist treats sciatic nerve pain?
Sciatic nerve pain can be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine whether you need referral to a specialist. See a doctor if you have pain radiating from your lower back down your leg.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sciatic nerve pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
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 can be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine whether you need referral to a specialist. See a doctor if you have pain radiating from your lower back down your leg.