Sciatica

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Overview

Sciatica (pronounced sī-at-ĭ-kă) is a term often used to describe low back pain that spreads (radiates) through the hip, to the back of the thigh, and down the inside of the leg. There are many causes for low back pain; however, true sciatica is a symptom of inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It originates in a bundle of nerves in the lower back (called the sacral plexus), and passes through the pelvis and dow...Read the full article