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Siatica pain
I have done physiotherapy but there is no improvement. Short wave and ift tensed were given. Whom should i consult an orthopaedic surgeon, a neurologist or a anaesthesiologist (advance pain specialist)?
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Tk only ultrasonic therapy SWD it will cure in 3 days.
Do full leg stretching exercises in supine lying position.
About toward bending
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We have to rule out the cause of the pain.
Because your physiotherapist has given only symptomatic treatment.
You have undergo proper rehab program for your problem.
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Dear practo user.
For sciatica pain due to disc pathology you can visit either of the above doctors. Important is to know the type of treatment offered by them.
Neurologists - offer medicines as treatment
Advance Pain specialist - minimally invasive pain procedures
Orthopedician - open surgery.
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Treatment would depend on the clinical symptoms and MRI findings which we will be able to assess.
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