Sciatica is pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation that is caused by an irritation of the nerve roots leading to the sciatic nerve. This nerve comes from the spinal cord into the lower part of the back. It then runs through the buttocks and branches down the back of each leg. Generally, only one side [...]
The sciatic nerve is the largest peripheral nerve in the body. When someone speaks about sciatica, he is referring to inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve sends information about leg movement and feelings to the brain. The pain of sciatica is pretty intense. It radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve that runs [...]
When a person suffers from sharp pains in the lower back region, numbness or tingling in the legs, and hip pain, they more-than-likely are dealing with the pain of sciatica. Even though the pain seems to be located only in the lower back, it may be surprising to learn the cause of the pain may [...]
Sciatica is pain that is felt radiating down the leg from the lower back. The sciatic nerve has five nerve roots that can potentially become compressed or irritated. Many turn to medication, as this is the most convenient way to treat the pain. Eventually, however, the pain will return. It is important to find and [...]
The body’s two longest nerves start in the lower back and continue down through each leg. Five nerve roots attach these two nerves to the spine. If any of those nerves are compressed or irritated in any way, the result is the condition known as sciatica. It is a sharp or searing pain that can [...]