What are the signs and symptoms of sciatica?
The main symptom of sciatica is a shooting pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve; from the lower back, through the buttock, and down the back of either leg (usually only one leg is affected). This pain can range from mild soreness to a sharp pain or severe discomfort, and may be aggravated if you sit for long periods. Other common symptoms of sciatica include: • Numbness in the leg along the nerve; occasionally, this numbness in one part of the leg may be accompanied by pain in a different part of the leg. • Tingling sensation (pins and needles) in the feet and toes.
