Is Your Leg Pain Actually Sciatica? A Complete Guide for Delhi Patients
Millions of people across India experience lower back and leg pain every year — yet a surprisingly large number of them are living with undiagnosed or improperly treated sciatica. If you have been told you have a "muscle problem" or "nerve weakness" without any imaging or specialist evaluation, there is a strong chance your diagnosis is incomplete. This guide is written specifically for patients in Delhi and NCR who are experiencing leg pain, lower back pain, or radiating discomfort — and want to understand whether sciatica is the cause, and what to do about it. The Anatomy Behind Your Pain The sciatic nerve originates from five nerve roots in the lower lumbar and sacral spine — L3, L4, L5, S1, and S2. These roots merge in the pelvis to form the sciatic nerve, which is approximately the width of your thumb at its thickest point. It travels through the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and branches into the lower leg, ankle, and foot. When any of the nerve roo...