Back pain radiating down the leg
Back pain radiating down the leg — commonly called sciatica — occurs when a nerve root in the lower spine is compressed or irritated. The pain typically follows a path from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg. It may be accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected leg.
Conditions that commonly cause back pain radiating down the leg
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Lumbar Slip Disc
Targeted therapy for slipped disc, bulging disc, and degenerative disc disease.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ayurvedic management of AS — spinal flexibility, pain relief, and autoimmune modulation.
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Sciatica
Relieve radiating leg pain from nerve compression with targeted Ayurvedic therapies therapy.
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Lumbar Radiculopathy
Non surgical nerve root compression treatment through targeted Ayurvedic therapies.
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Spondylolisthesis
Ayurvedic management of vertebral slippage — pain relief and stabilisation.
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Spondylolysis
Ayurvedic treatment for spinal stress fractures and pars defects.
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Lumbar Spondylosis
Degenerative spinal changes managed through Panchakarma and physiotherapy.
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Spinal Stenosis
Ayurvedic management of spinal canal narrowing — pain relief, nerve decompression, and mobility improvement.
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Common Causes of Back pain radiating down the leg
- Herniated or bulging lumbar disc
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Piriformis syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Back pain radiating down the leg
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Seek immediate care if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, progressive weakness in both legs, numbness in the groin area, or sudden severe pain after a fall.
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