Great thread of information here, I too seem to be suffering from Sciatica for 4 months on and off. Although never extremely painful it is highly annoying and I just can't seem to get rid of it. Tried all the stretches. The named doctor at BNH suggested an electromyography at around 15,000 baht. It seemed a lot just to tell me I had sciatica! I thought the mri might be more useful, i'll go and get a second opinion. I really don't want surgery, as the risks seem high at 2% I read. I'm in my late 30s.