Part 4 in our sciatica series When you’re in pain, it’s natural to want a quick fix. Sciatica can be intense, but the fastest and safest way to feel better is to treat both the symptoms and the cause. When reading this post please bear in mind that we...
Part 3 in our sciatica series Sciatica can feel very different from general back or leg pain because it involves irritation of the sciatic nerve, the body’s longest and thickest nerve. The symptoms are often distinctive and can be quite crippling. If you’re...
Part 2 in our sciatica series Not all leg pain is sciatica — so how can you tell if that ache, numbness, or sharp sensation in your leg is coming from your sciatic nerve? Sciatica has some hallmark signs that distinguish it from other conditions: Pain radiating from...
Part 1 in our sciatica series Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg. Normally down the back, or slightly to the side of the leg. It is often described as sharp, burning, shooting, or electric. It might surprise you...
