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What do i do for pinched siatica (sp) down left leg

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Depends: It depends on how clear the diagnosis is, and how bad the symptoms are. There are many potential treatments ranging from massage, to medication, to injections to surgery. You may want to see a spine specialist (ortho or neurosurgery) for a consultation to find out more. Hope this helps!

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Answered 7/2/2015

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