Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated d… See more

Sciatica pain can be almost anywhere along the nerve pathway. It's especially likely to follow a path from the low back to the buttock and the back of a thigh and calf. The pain c… See more

Sciatica occurs when the nerve roots to the sciatic nerve become pinched. The cause is usually a herniated disk in the spine or an overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, on t… See more

Risk factors for sciatica include: 1. Age.People ages 20 to 50 are most likely to have herniated disks. Bone spurs develop more commonly as people age. 2. Obesity.Bei… See more