Sciatica & Leg Pain

Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending fromt the lower back down the back of each leg.  Sciatica is caused by irriation of the root or roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine.  It usually affects only one side of the lower body, often the pain extends from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg.  Depending on where the sciatica pain nerve is affected, the pain may also extend to the foot or toes.

For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating.  For others, the sciatica pain might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.

Common symptons of sciatica include:

  • Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
  • Burning or tingling down the leg
  • Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot
  • A constant pain on one side of the rear
  • A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up.

Sciatica usually affects only one side of the lower body. Often, the pain extends from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg. Depending on where the sciatica nerve is affected, the pain may also extend to the foot or toes.

For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the sciatica pain might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.

Seek immediate medical attention if you have progessive lower extremity weakness, numbness in the upper thighs, and/or loss of bladder or bowel control.

What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is caused by irritation of the root(s) of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine.

Additional common causes of sciatica include:

  • Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back)
  • Degenerative disc disease (breakdown of discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae)
  • Spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over another one)
  • Pregnancy

Other things that may make your back pain worse include being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels, or sleeping on a mattress that is too soft.


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