Anything that puts pressure on or irritates this nerve can cause pain that shoots down the back of one buttock or thigh.
The sensation of pain can vary widely.
Sciatica may feel like a mild ache; a sharp, burning sensation; or extreme discomfort.
Sciatica can also cause feelings of numbness, weakness, and tingling.
Pain may be made worse by prolonged sitting, standing up, coughing, sneezing, twisting, lifting, or straining.
Treatment for sciatic pain ranges from hot and cold packs and medications to exercises and complementary and alternative remedies.
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