A member asked:

Hello..i suffered from schiatica for a few months and had undergone physiotheray..iam better now but the pain still keeps cuming back .how should i pr?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Evaluation: See a doctor and get evaluated - sometimes a simple exam and palpation in the area, or a few simple tests on the exam table will help with a proper answer and recommendation for treatment.

Answered 2/24/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Spine Pain Options: This pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist and may be candidate for facet injections/radiofrequency ablation and epidural steroid injection.

Answered 7/21/2014

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