Sciatica, is really a symptom of an underlying medical condition, commonly misdiagnosed as sciatica being the medical condition.
Sciatica is frequently described as tingling, numbing, and/or weakness that begins in the lower back and travels down through the buttock and into the leg. Common diagnoses that may contribute to sciatic nerve pain are:
- Herniated/Bulging Discs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Pregnancy