Sciatica can turn ordinary things into a struggle: sitting through a meeting, driving home, sleeping on your side, even putting on your shoes. The burning, shooting pain down your leg is a sign that a nerve in your lower back is irritated. The good news is that most sciatica can be treated without surgery, and at Dr Heal, without steroids too. At Dr Heal Pain Cure Hospital in HSR Layout and Banashankari, our pain specialists find exactly which nerve is affected and why, then treat it so you can sit, walk and sleep comfortably again.
Speak to a sciatica specialist today
Open 24 hours at both branches. No referral or MRI needed. Just tell us where the pain goes.
Call 07969288086Book an appointmentAt a glance
- Who it is for: pain, burning, tingling or numbness that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, with or without back pain.
- Our approach: confirm which nerve root is irritated and what is pressing on it, then build a non-surgical plan around you.
- Treatments: steroid-free regenerative injections (no steroids, painkillers or antibiotics), functional medicine and clinical nutrition, guided rehabilitation, and treatment for conditions that mimic sciatica.
- Where: HSR Layout and Banashankari, Bengaluru, both open 24 hours.
Causes of sciatica we treat without surgery
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Treating it well starts with finding what is irritating the nerve. These are the causes we see most often:
| Cause | Typical sign | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Disc bulge or herniation | Leg pain worse when sitting, bending or coughing | Disc bulge treatment |
| Spinal canal or foraminal stenosis | Leg pain or heaviness on walking, eased by sitting | Stenosis treatment |
| Slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis) | Back pain together with leg pain | Why sciatica happens |
| Piriformis syndrome | Deep buttock pain after long sitting | Piriformis syndrome |
| Facet or SI joint pain (mimics sciatica) | Buttock and thigh ache that stops above the knee | Facet and SI joint pain |
| Sciatica in pregnancy | Buttock and leg pain as the baby grows | Sciatica in pregnancy |
Want to understand what is happening in your spine first? Read sciatica: why the pain travels down your leg, or simply call us on 07969288086 and describe where the pain goes. We will tell you whether you should come in.
Why patients choose Dr Heal for sciatica
- We find the exact nerve. A careful examination of your reflexes, strength and sensation tells us which nerve root is involved, so treatment is aimed at the right place.
- We rule out the mimics. Piriformis, facet and SI joint pain can feel like sciatica but need different treatment. We check for them before planning anything.
- Surgery is the last resort. We start with treatments that help you avoid an operation, and if surgery is ever truly your best option, we tell you honestly.
- Everything under one roof. Imaging support, laboratory tests and a 24/7 pharmacy are on site. See our facilities.
- Open day and night. Both branches are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Meet our doctors.
Our non-surgical sciatica treatments
Your plan depends on what is pressing on the nerve, how severe the pain is and how long you have had it. It may include one or more of the following:
Guided rehabilitation
Gentle, graded movement helps an irritated nerve settle faster than bed rest. Your programme starts with exercises that ease leg pain, then builds core and hip strength to protect your spine. Some you can begin at home: see these gentle exercises for sciatica relief.
Steroid-free regenerative injections
When leg pain is severe or slow to settle, our doctors may add an injection around the irritated nerve. We use our own regenerative medicine prepared through Dr Heal Pharma, with no steroids, no painkillers and no antibiotics. It aims to support healing around the nerve, rather than only suppress inflammation for a while, and is easier to plan for people with diabetes or blood pressure. Been advised a steroid injection elsewhere? Read what to know before an epidural steroid injection or a selective nerve root block.
Functional medicine and clinical nutrition
Weight, blood sugar, diet, sleep and stress all keep inflammation going. Our functional medicine and nutrition team looks at the whole picture and builds a plan around the food you already eat, so it is easy to follow at home. If you rely on tablets to get through the day, here is why painkillers are not the long-term answer.
Treatment for sciatica mimics
If the pain is coming from the piriformis muscle (piriformis syndrome), a facet joint or the SI joint, we treat that source directly with targeted rehabilitation and, when needed, steroid-free regenerative injections.
Posture, sitting and work advice
Long hours of sitting at a desk or driving put extra pressure on the discs. We show you how to set up your workspace, sit, lift and sleep so the pain is less likely to return. These daily habits for a healthy spine are a good place to start.
How your treatment works
- Call or book online. Call 07969288086 or book an appointment at the branch you prefer.
- A proper examination. Your doctor checks your reflexes, strength and sensation, and tests which movements bring on the leg pain.
- Imaging only if needed. An MRI is arranged when it will change your treatment, for example before an injection or if warning signs are present.
- Your treatment plan. You leave with a clear, non-surgical plan and know exactly what happens next.
- Follow-up until you are moving freely. We check your strength and sensation at each visit and adjust the plan as you improve.
When to see a sciatica specialist
Call us on 07969288086 and book a consultation if:
- Leg pain has lasted more than one or two weeks, or keeps coming back
- The pain stops you sitting, sleeping or walking normally
- You have tingling or numbness in your leg or foot
- Your leg or foot feels weak, or your foot drags or slaps when you walk
- You feel pain in both legs
- You need painkillers every day to get by
The sooner an irritated nerve is properly treated, the better your chances of a full recovery without surgery.
Call 07969288086 nowBook an appointmentMedical emergency: if leg pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, difficulty passing urine, or numbness around the groin, buttocks or inner thighs, call us right away on 07969288086 (open 24 hours) for an urgent appointment.
Sciatica treatment near you in Bengaluru
Visit us at our HSR Layout branch on 9th Main Road, 7th Sector, or our Banashankari branch on the 100 Feet Outer Ring Road. Both offer the same non-surgical care, are open 24 hours, and welcome patients from all over Karnataka. If your back hurts more than your leg, see our back pain treatment page, and if the pain sits mainly in your hip or groin, our hip pain treatment page.
Frequently asked questions
Can sciatica be treated without surgery?
In most cases, yes. Most people with sciatica improve with the right non-surgical care. At Dr Heal this means finding the cause, steroid-free regenerative injections when needed, functional medicine and guided rehabilitation. Surgery is usually considered only for serious or worsening weakness, signs of severe nerve compression, or disabling pain that does not respond to proper treatment.
How quickly will my leg pain improve?
Many people notice a difference within the first few weeks of treatment, and most improve within three months. Your doctor will give you a realistic timeline after examining you.
Do I need an MRI before I come?
No. Many cases can be diagnosed from a careful examination. If you already have an MRI, bring it along. If you need one, we will arrange it.
Do Dr Heal’s injections contain steroids?
No. When an injection is part of your plan, it is a steroid-free regenerative injection prepared through Dr Heal Pharma, with no steroids, painkillers or antibiotics. The skin is numbed first and most people go home the same day.
Can sciatica come back?
It can, especially if the habits that triggered it continue. That is why your plan includes strengthening exercises and advice on sitting, lifting and posture, to lower the chance of it returning.
Where can I get sciatica treatment without surgery in Bengaluru?
Dr Heal Pain Cure Hospital treats sciatica without surgery at its HSR Layout and Banashankari branches. Both are open 24 hours. Call 07969288086 to book.
Is leg pain stopping you from sitting, sleeping or walking?
Let our pain specialists find which nerve is irritated and why, and build a plan to treat it without steroids or surgery. We are open 24 hours at HSR Layout and Banashankari.
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