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Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots. This happens "upstream" from the sciatic nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.
Sciatica pain is often a dull pain, but it also can be sharp and, at times, you may feel the pain travel or “shoot” down your leg. Symptoms of sciatica may include numbness, tingling or weakness along with the pain. Sciatica develops due to a change in one of the cartilage pads in your spine, called discs.
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the buttock and down the back of each leg. The lower lumbosacral nerve roots make up the sciatic nerve which is the longest nerve in the body. Although many people think of sciatica as a condition, it is actually a collection of symptoms.
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