17/08/2026
Back pain or leg pain slowing you down, but not sure whatâs causing it? đŠēđ
While Slip Disc, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis can feel remarkably similar, they stem from completely different structural issues:
đš Slip Disc: Occurs when a soft spinal disc bulges out and compresses a nearby nerve, leading to sharp back/leg pain, tingling, or weakness.
đš Sciatica: Refers specifically to nerve pain caused by an irritated or compressed sciatic nerve, sending shooting pain from the lower back down one leg.
đš Spinal Stenosis: A gradual narrowing of the space around your spinal nerves, often causing heaviness, numbness, or pain during standing and walking.
Because pain patterns overlap, self-diagnosis isn't enough. Persistent numbness, weakness, or difficulty walking require a thorough clinical evaluation to target the exact root cause.
Consultation & Appointments: Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha
Director, Neurointervention & Endovascular Surgery
đ For consultations, contact: +91 87772 17095
đ Visit: Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata.
Manipal Hospitals
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