Back Pain

Back pain and sciatica are often related. Sciatica causes back pain, numbness and weakness that radiates along the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is a big nerve that travels the full length of the body.

following the lumbar region of the back and down the leg all the way to the feet.

Pain begins in the lower back and typically travels to the buttocks and leg.

Sciatica pain is sharp and searing. Most sciatica symptoms are a direct result of lower back abnormalities between the L4 and S1. Pressure is usually put upon the lumbar nerve root.

It is important to note that sciatica is a symptom of an underlying problem. It is not a diagnosis in itself.