Sciatica is nerve pain that originates in the lower back and radiates down the buttock to the thigh and leg on one side. The pain may be accompanied by numbness and/or weakness.

What Does Sciatica Feel Like?

The symptoms of sciatica are commonly felt along the path of the large sciatic nerve. Sciatica is often characterized by one or more of the following features:

• Pain
• Numbness
• Loss of sensation in severe cases
• Foot drop

What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is caused by irritation of the root(s) of the lower lum