What Are the Best Back Braces & Supports For Sciatica Pain?
What is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and runs from your pelvis through your buttock and hips to the back of each of your legs. The term Sciatica is used to describe the pain that runs along the length of this nerve. Sciatica is a term used to describe irritation in the lower back (lumbar area) from back conditions such as a herniated disc (a painful rupture of the disc in the lower back). How do you know if you have Sciatica? If you have a burning, tingling, or an aching sensation in one of your legs or hips, your sciatic nerve may be compressed. This condition is called sciatica. You may have a sharp pain in your hip or leg if you have Sciatica. Other parts of your leg may also feel numb. You may feel pain or numbness in your calf or the sole of your foot. Most often, the leg affected by Sciatica will feel weak. Sciatia pain can range from a dull pain to pain that is so intense you are unable to move. The pain may begin slowly and gradually worsen. You