Dr. Verma is an Orange County sciatica pain doctor who helps patients overcome radiating leg pain, numbness, and nerve-related symptoms.
He’s a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with specialized training in conservative management and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Years of Orthopedic Experience
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Star Patient Rating Across 300+ Reviews
Targeted treatment based on your diagnosis
Minimally invasive surgery for faster healing
Non-operative options are always considered first
Sciatica refers to pain that originates from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body.
This nerve runs from your lower back, through your hips, and down each leg.
When something presses against it or inflames it, you feel pain that can travel the entire length of the nerve.
If home remedies and rest haven’t alleviated your symptoms, Dr. Verma can evaluate your condition and determine the underlying cause of the problem.
Dr. Verma examines the spine to determine whether your sciatica is caused by disc problems, bone abnormalities, or nerve compression.
Conditions include:
Dr. Verma takes a methodical approach to sciatica diagnosis.
He examines your spine, checks your reflexes and muscle response, and reviews your symptoms and health history.
Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs show whether a herniated disc, bone spur, or narrowed spinal canal is compressing your nerve.
In complex cases, he may also use electromyography to evaluate nerve function and signal transmission.
Dr. Verma recommends conservative sciatica treatment methods first and considers surgery only when other options haven’t worked.
Addressing the cause of sciatica may involve rest, hot or cold therapy, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, or corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation around the nerve.
When surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Verma uses computer-assisted technology and real-time CT imaging to maximize precision and outcomes.
A microdiscectomy removes the portion of a herniated disc that’s pressing on the sciatic nerve.
Disc replacement removes a worn disc and inserts an artificial one to preserve spinal motion.
These procedures remove bone or tissue, narrowing the space around the nerve to eliminate irritation.
Sciatica may present as:
A sudden jolt that travels from your lower back down your leg.
A pin and needle feeling in your leg, foot, or toes.
Loss of sensation or reduced feeling in the affected leg.
Discomfort that travels from your buttock down to your calf or foot.
A persistent sore feeling in your lower back or leg.
Difficulty lifting your foot or controlling leg movements.
Discomfort that intensifies when sitting, bending, lifting, coughing, or sneezing.
You should see a sciatica nerve pain doctor when home remedies and over-the-counter medications haven’t reduced your symptoms.
Pain that spreads down your leg, numbness, tingling, weakness, or discomfort that gets worse over time also requires professional evaluation.
If sciatica is interfering with your work, sleep, or daily activities, schedule an appointment with Dr. Verma.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with an MD from NYU and UCSF fellowship training in complex spinal deformity.
Top Doctor and Top Spine Surgeon honors. Published nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications in spine medicine.
Real-time CT guidance and computer-assisted navigation during surgery. Minimally invasive techniques that preserve tissue and promote faster healing.
Dr. Verma takes time to listen, explain, and answer questions. He partners with you to create a treatment plan that makes your life easier.
Children, teens, adults, and seniors receive care tailored to their specific diagnosis and goals.
Here are a few examples of how patients have experienced improvement after Dr. Verma’s evaluation and treatment for sciatica.
“This patient found me in Southern California after 8 years. I treated him in Seattle when I was a professor at UWMC. At that time he was in a wheelchair and unable to walk. We performed a small surgery on him and he was able to walk again. He was so happy, in fact, that he insisted on speaking to my parents and thanked them as well. When he moved to Southern California, he looked me up and found me once again. I love this story and the pictures. Welcome back to our practice!”
“This lovely patient is 7 years postop from a minimally invasive fusion performed in 2018. In fact, he was my first minimally invasive fusion that I performed in Los Angeles. He has done really well with minimal back or leg pain up to this point. I m always thrilled to see my postop patients many years later. This allows surgeons to see how their interventions hold up over time. In our practice most simple pathology is managed with minimally invasive surgery and often with disc replacement rather than fusion. In either surgery, the procedures involve small incisions and are mostly done outside the hospital setting.”
“Wonderful day of clinic. This lovely patient, 7 years postop dropped by to tell me how well she has done. She reminded me and my staff that I took her to surgery on a weekend with severe pain and weakness. She couldn t even walk at that time. I had totally forgotten the circumstances of her surgery and I was so grateful that she dropped by to give me a hug and make my day. This job is very unique and I am always so grateful for my patients.”
No. Many patients recover with non-surgical methods like physical therapy, rest, and injections. Dr. Verma recommends conservative treatments first and suggests surgery only when those options haven’t provided relief.
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions and real-time imaging, like CT scans. Dr. Verma moves muscles aside instead of cutting them, which reduces tissue damage and shortens recovery time.
Dr. Verma performs revision spine surgery for patients who continue to experience symptoms after a procedure performed elsewhere.
Recovery depends on the procedure and your overall health. Many patients who undergo minimally invasive surgery return to daily activities within a few weeks.
It’s possible. Maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and using proper lifting techniques can lower the chance of sciatica coming back.
You don’t have to live with sciatic nerve pain. Dr. Verma creates personalized sciatica treatment plans that address the source of your nerve pain.
Schedule your evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.
