About-Sciatica also called sciatic neuritis refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.
Symptoms-
Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to the buttock and down the back of the leg
Pain can be mild, severe, radiating, or sharp
Sometimes it feels like a jolt or electric shock
Pain can be worse when we cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting
Pain that gets worse with movement
Pain may be in one part of the leg and numbness in another part
A sensation of pins and needles
Usually affects only one side of the body
Numbness, burning sensation, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot