Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is radiating nerve pain in the buttock and/or leg. The name ‘sciatica’ comes from the sciatic nerve (nervus ischiadicus). This nerve originates in the lower back and runs through the buttock along the back of the leg to the calf and foot. If excessive pressure is applied anywhere along this path, the nerve can become irritated or inflamed. One of the most well-known causes of sciatica is a herniated disc, but the nerve can also be compressed in other areas, such as the buttock. This causes radiating pain in the leg. Radiating leg pain can also be caused by muscle problems or by pain in the sacroiliac (SI) joints.

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