Lowback pain (Sciatica)

 

Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk or a bone spur on the spine compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.

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What are the symptoms of sciatica?

- Leg and foot pain. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg.

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- Numbness or tingling. People who have sciatica often experience numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves.

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- Weakness. Muscles served by the affected nerves tend to weaken. This may cause you to stumble, or impair your ability to lift or hold items.

 

Sciatica may potentially cause permanent nerve damage, this cause patient loss of feeling in the affected leg and might also cause loss of bowel or bladder function.