Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to the buttock and down the back of the leg
Pain can be mild, severe, radiating, or sharp
Sometimes it feels like a jolt or electric shock
Pain can be worse when we cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting
Pain that gets worse with movement
Pain may be in one part of the leg and numbness in another part
A sensation of pins and needles
Usually affects only one side of the body
Numbness, burning sensation, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot
Loss of feeling or movement
Difficulty walking
Loss of bladder control
Damage or injury to the sciatic nerve
Pinched sciatic nerve by a herniated disk or by the bone spur on the vertebrae
Nerve compression by a tumor
Nerve damage by a disease such as diabetes
Orthopedic Surgeon
Pain Management
Physiotherapist