It is painful to have sciatica symptoms. However, you can easily avail of treatment options that a doctor may recommend. In the Philippines, hospital and rehab facilities are available to provide relief to your condition.
Sciatica Treatment Price
The price of sciatica treatment in Philippine clinics and hospitals may range from Php 1,600 to Php 3,000 or more. The actual cost will depend on the option given by the doctor.
As an illustation, Php 1,600 may be the price you need per session for a 6 session physical therapy. On the other hand, the price for herniated disc surgery may go up to Php 400,000 if it is the cause of the sciatica pain.
Hospitals List
You may have your sciatica pain checked by a doctor in the nearest hospital. Choose the one with a neurology department and check the price rates of services.
Quezon City
Capitol Medical Center
East Avenue Medical Center
Philippine Orthopedic Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Manila
Manilamed
PGH
UST Hospital
Marikina
Marikina Valley Medical Center
Diagnostic Tests
Some doctors may recommend the use of imaging tests to identify any possible sources of the pain. In most cases, they may involve x-ray or MRI scan. These are additional supporting measures to identify the actual cause of sciatica.
See: MRI Scan Price
Coverage by Philhealth
If your sciatica pain lead to surgery option, Philhealth may be used to cover some of the expenses. This is true for professional fees of doctors and surgeons, room and board and operating room expenses just to name a few.
HMO Benefits
Depending on your health card, you may be able to reimburse a part of the expenses from sciatica treatment. On the other hand, doctor consultations and some physical therapy sessions may also be covered.
What is Sciatica
It is a medical term that involves the pain sensation caused by nerve irritation of impingement. The sciatica nerve may experience this condition and could lead to the pain the a person may feel. Some of the most common causes are herniated or slipped disc, spinal stenosis and bad posture.
Treatment for Sciatica Pain
It is important that you get proper evaluation before you can treat sciatica. There are various options that a doctor may recommend depending on your condition. Note that each person has a unique sciatica symptom and therefore treatment is customized.
Physical therapy treatment
Medication
Surgery
Doctor for Sciatica Pain
There may be more than one doctor to consult if you have sciatica pain. For example, an orthopedic surgeon may be your initial doctor in the sudden onset of pain from an injury.
See: Doctors Consultation Rates
On the other hand, a neurologist may also be involved with your treatment if there is a nerve problem resulting from physical strain, injury or trauma. A rehab doctor may also be necessary so you can have a program for physical therapy.
Patients with physical capability problems may be requested to undergo physical therapy. Usually, programs may require multiple sessions to see improvements on sciatica pain.
Sciatica in Tagalog
There may be no official word for sciatica in Filipino. However, one may recognize it as a pain that involves shooting and stabbing sensation. Some people may also refer to it as “nangangalay” or “naipitan”.
Senior Citizen Rates
Seniors can avail of a discount if they undergo physical therapy for the pain. Usually, this is applied on the bill per session. However, medicines may also be discounted for those who hold a senior ID.
References: Mayoclinic
Last Updated on August 9, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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