03/06/2026
Sciatica is one of the most common causes of leg pain seen in our clinic. It can range from a mild ache in the buttock to severe, debilitating pain that shoots down the leg and into the foot. For some people, the symptoms come and go. For others, sciatica can significantly affect work, sleep, exercise, and overall quality of life.
The good news is that there are a number of effective treatment options available. The best approach depends on the underlying cause of the sciatic nerve irritation and the severity of your symptoms.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is not actually a diagnosis in itself. Rather, it describes symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. This large nerve originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the back of each leg.
Sciatica is one of the most common causes of leg pain seen in our clinic. It can range from a mild ache in the buttock to severe, debilitating pain that shoots