Slipped Disc & Sciatica Treatment

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Slipped Disc & Sciatica Treatment in Ahmedabad

A slipped disc medically called a herniated or prolapsed disc happens when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through its outer ring and presses on a nerve, often causing back pain and sciatica (pain travelling down the leg). Most slipped discs improve within 6–12 weeks with the right conservative care. When symptoms are severe, progressive or unresponsive to non-surgical treatment, Mitra Hospital’s spine team offers targeted interventions and endoscopic surgery in Ahmedabad.

Symptoms of Slipped Disc & Sciatica

Sharp lower back pain
Pain radiating down the buttock, thigh and leg (sciatica)
Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
Weakness in the leg, foot or toes
Pain worse with sitting, coughing or sneezing
In severe cases: difficulty controlling bowel or bladder (medical emergency seek care immediately)

Our Treatment Options

Conservative Care (First-Line)

Targeted physiotherapy, activity modification, posture correction, short-course medication and traction. Resolves most cases in 6–12 weeks.

Epidural Steroid Injection

Targeted injection near the affected nerve for persistent sciatica that has not responded to conservative care.

Endoscopic Discectomy

Minimally invasive keyhole surgery to remove the pressing disc fragment. Selected patients return home the same or next day.

Microdiscectomy

Small-incision spine surgery for larger disc herniations. Fast recovery and reliable relief of nerve pain.

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How long does it take a slipped disc to heal?

Most slipped discs improve significantly within 6–12 weeks with the right conservative treatment. Full symptom resolution can take a few months. Consult a spine specialist if pain worsens, spreads or you develop numbness or weakness.

When is surgery needed for sciatica?

Sciatica needs surgery when there is severe, disabling pain that has not responded to 6–12 weeks of conservative care, when there is progressive weakness or numbness, or when MRI shows severe nerve compression. Bladder or bowel involvement is an emergency and needs immediate surgical evaluation.

Can slipped disc come back after surgery?

Recurrent disc herniation is possible, though uncommon after a well-performed surgery combined with correct rehabilitation. Long-term core strengthening, posture correction and safe lifting technique significantly reduce the risk.

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