Sciatica

Interventional Pain Management serving San Antonio, TX

Sciatica services offered in San Antonio, TX

If you have back pain that shoots down your leg and burns or tingles, you may have sciatica. At South Texas Pain Institute in San Antonio, Texas, skilled physician Shyam Purswani, MD, can diagnose and treat sciatica to improve your quality of life. The team offers effective and all-natural pain relief options, so if sciatica is making it hard for you to stand or walk, don’t delay. Book your evaluation online or call the friendly office today to start your personalized sciatica care plan.

Sciatica Q & A

What is sciatica?

Sciatica starts when your sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed, often due to spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. The nerve runs down your lower back and legs, so you may feel a sharp, shooting pain akin to an electric shock.

Because sciatica indicates an underlying problem, it’s vital to seek medical attention. South Texas Pain Institute can investigate the source of your pain, prevent complications, and help you find fast relief.

When should I seek care for sciatica pain?

Call South Texas Pain Institute if:

The pain worsens
Your leg becomes weak or numb
You experience bowel or bladder problems
Your sciatica pain responds to treatment for a while, but then comes back

By investigating the underlying cause of your pain, the team can ensure more effective care.

How can sciatica pain be treated?

South Texas Pain Institute offers a wide range of therapy options, including integrative medicine with all-natural alternative treatments.

Your personalized care plan may include:

Acupuncture

When you’re struggling with sciatica pain, acupuncture offers a virtually painless treatment that can reduce inflammation and pressure.

Chiropractic

Sciatica can result from spinal misalignment, and chiropractic restores your spine’s proper position and curves, improving spinal mobility and nerve function.

Hypnotism

Hypnotism offers a state of relaxation that helps you focus your mind, integrate healthy suggestions and instructions into your habits, and promote healing.

Massage therapy

To perform massage therapy, a skilled provider applies motion, pressure, tension, or vibration to targeted areas of your body to relieve pressure and pain.

Lumbar therapeutic injections for sciatica

When conditions affect your sciatic nerve, therapeutic injections can help relieve pain.

Epidural steroid injections

Epidural steroid injections are pain-relieving injections that can address sciatica discomfort due to spinal stenosis, disc herniation, or degenerative disc disease.

Selective nerve root blocks

Nerve root blocks reduce inflammation and numb shooting nerve pain.

You can reduce your risk of sciatica by strengthening your core muscles, using proper form when lifting, and following your provider’s recommendations for activity. Try to avoid a sedentary lifestyle, because while it seems like a good way to avoid pain for a while, it worsens sciatica symptoms over time. Instead, follow through with care, protect your mobility, and maintain good posture.

Schedule your sciatica consultation at South Texas Pain Institute by calling the office or booking via the website today.