Sciatica is a common pain that can felt in the legs this is maybe because a herniated disk or bones spur on the spine compresses part of the nerve sciatic which passes through the spine through the hips and passes through the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica has been known only to affect one side of the body.
Symptoms of sciatica are varied depending on the patient however the most common symptoms are:
- A pain that radiates from the back to the legs this pain has been known to feel like an electric shock, this can range in severity.
- Numbness and tingling in the legs.
- Sometimes muscle weakness however this uncommon.
Sciatica treatment is usually not necessary as the pain and the injury heals with time however severe cases may need a specialist’s attention. In some cases a back brace may be needed to help with posture, heat packs can be applied and pain medication can be used to levitate the pain.
