Are you Finding Sciatica Treatment Specialist in Andheri West, Andheri, MiraRoad, Thane, Borivali, , Mumbai? Dr Abhijit Pawar is the Best Sciatica Treatment Specialist in Andheri West, Andheri, MiraRoad, Thane, Borivali and Mumbai. What is Sciatica? *Pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg *Occurs when there is pressure on or damage to the sciatic nerve *Sciatic nerve starts in the lower spine and runs down the back of each leg The sciatic nerve begins in the lower spine and travels down the back of each leg. It is the longest and largest nerve in the body and controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg. It also provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg and the sole of the foot. When the sciatic nerve is damaged due to injury or degenerative disc disease or is subjected to pressure from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or a spinal tumor, sciatica can occur. Sciatica pain can vary widely. It may feel like a mild tingling, dull ache or a burning sensation. In some cases, the pain is severe enough to render the person immobile. Our Treatment Approach Our back and spine specialists will perform physical and neurological exams to diagnose and treat your sciatica. Your physician may order an x-ray, CT scan or MRI to confirm a sciatica diagnosis. Initial treatment will involve conservative approaches such as exercise, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications.