"Sciatica for 8 months. One epidural injection + 7 weeks of McKenzie — gone."
— Vikram Mehta, 43 · Sector 50, Noida
Before Orthosist
"I work in a fintech firm in Sector 62 — long days, long Noida-to-office commutes by car. The sciatica started gradually 8 months ago. Right leg, shooting pain from buttock down to calf. By month 4 I was sleeping on the floor because my mattress made it worse. Painkillers helped a little. By month 6 I'd seen two orthos in Noida who both said microdiscectomy was the answer."
"₹2.5 lakh for the procedure, 4 weeks off work. My CFO friend mentioned Orthosist. I WhatsApp'd them my MRI on a Sunday evening."
The Orthosist Council Verdict
Diagnosis: L5-S1 disc herniation with right S1 nerve root irritation. No motor weakness on examination. Pain pattern responsive to extension-based positions.
Surgery required? No — strongly indicated as responsive to conservative care.
Recommended path: Image-guided epidural steroid injection at S1, McKenzie protocol with senior physio, posture/ergonomic correction, 7–10 week trial.
After 7 weeks
"The epidural injection (₹8,000, day-care) gave 60% relief within a week. McKenzie physio for 7 weeks did the rest. I'm back on a normal mattress, back to my long-distance walks on weekends. Six months on, no recurrence. Total cost: ₹14,999 + ₹8,000 for injection = ₹22,999. Less than 10% of what surgery would have cost."
"Two surgeons looked at the same MRI and said surgery. The council looked at the same MRI and said 'wait, do this first'. Both can't be right — and the patient pays the price."
- • Free Council Assessment
- • 3-Month Care Program (₹14,999)
- • 1 epidural steroid injection (add-on)
- • 8 McKenzie sessions with senior MPT
- • Sciatica pain: 100% resolved
- • Back to weekend walks
- • Total cost: ₹22,999
- • Saved ₹2.27 L vs surgery quote