Sciatica Treatment in Torrance, Long Beach & Los Angeles | Dr. Remi Ajiboye

Sciatica is one of the most common causes of leg pain and can significantly impact daily activities. Patients experiencing radiating pain from the lower back into the leg often seek care from Dr. Remi Ajiboye for evaluation and treatment.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine down each leg.

It is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and is typically caused by an underlying spinal condition.

Common Causes

• Herniated disc
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Bone spurs
• Spondylolisthesis
• Degenerative disc disease

Symptoms of Sciatica

• Sharp or burning leg pain
• Pain radiating from the lower back
• Numbness or tingling
• Weakness in the leg
• Pain worsened by sitting

Diagnosis

Evaluation includes:

• Physical exam
• Neurological testing
• MRI imaging

Non-Surgical Treatment

Most patients improve with:

• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Epidural injections

When Is Surgery Needed?

Surgery may be recommended if:

• Pain persists beyond 6–8 weeks
• Weakness worsens
• Function is significantly limited

Surgical Options

• Microdiscectomy
• Minimally invasive decompression

These procedures have high success rates for relieving leg pain.

Recovery

• Rapid improvement in leg pain
• Return to work within weeks
• Full recovery in a few months

Why Choose Dr. Remi Ajiboye?

Patients choose Dr. Remi Ajiboye for:

• Expertise in nerve decompression
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Excellent outcomes

Schedule a Consultation

If you are experiencing sciatica, early treatment can prevent long-term nerve damage.

Remi M. Ajiboye M.D. is considered one of the best board-certified spine surgeons in Los Angeles who is trained in non-surgical and surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced training in minimally-invasive spine surgery and complex spinal reconstruction. Dr Remi Ajiboye serves Torrance, El Segundo, Long Beach, and the surrounding communities of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County. Contact Remi Ajiboye, MD, online or over the phone to set up an appointment.

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Remi Ajiboye MD Remi M. Ajiboye M.D. is a spine specialist who is trained in non-surgical and surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced training in minimally-invasive spine surgery and complex spinal reconstruction.