Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is the term given to any pain or irritation arising due to compression of the sciatic nerve. Symptoms The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve one’s body and runs right through the back to the legs.The person feels a throbbing pain behind the leg which may worsen during sitting or moving the affected limb.This is often accompanied by back pain. Root causes The disease is caused due to any irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve and is generally observed in the person aged between 30 and 50 years of age.It might be caused due to lifting heavy weight.