7 Common symptoms of sciatica
7 Symptoms of Sciatica
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Lower back pain
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Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
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Hip pain
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Burning or tingling down the leg
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Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot
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A constant pain on one side of the rear
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A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Sciatica is caused by impingement of the L4,L5 or Sl nerve (i.e.from a herniated disk) and manifests as unilateral neuropathic pain extending from the gluteal region down the posterolateral leg to the foot.