Covid 19 Prevention

Sciatica

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Sciatica is the result of the sciatic nerve getting pinched. Pinching occurs when there is compression in the spine or irritation due to disc herniation or arthritis. When this happens, the result is shooting pain down the leg or buttock.

CAUSES

Sciatica can be caused by disc herniation, spinal stenosis, facet joint syndrome or whiplash.

Symptoms