• What kind of doctor is best for sciatica?

I have sciatica and want to treat it. What kind of doctor is best for sciatica?

2 Answers

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Milwaukee, WI

Either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Orlando, FL

85% of patients with sciatica improve and move on to be back to normal with time and medication/therapy. If symptoms don’t improve in 6-8 weeks, a consultation with a neurosurgeon (with an MRI Lumbar spine) is warranted.

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