The lowdown on leg pain or sciatica

Take Home Messages: Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back to the leg, and sometimes into the foot and toes. It is caused by nerves being compressed or irritated as they exit the spine. It is most commonly seen when there are disc problems in the lower back. Populations who work in physical jobs such as labouring are more likely to report sciatica than those in less active work. Sciatica in the presence of low back pain predicts a ...