Symptoms of Sciatica

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Symptoms of Sciatica

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Person experiencing lower back pain and sciatica symptoms affecting the lumbar spine.

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. Sometimes it can cause tingling, numbness, or weakness starting in the lower back and then spread to the back of the leg. Here are some of the symptoms of sciatica:

  • Constant pain on one side of the leg
  • Tingling down the leg
  • A sharp pain that makes it hard to stand
  • Pain when sitting

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