What is Sciatic Pain?The sciatic nerve is your body’s largest nerve. Sciatic pain can stretch from your lower back all the way to past your knee, usually just experienced on one side. Sciatica can also be associated with numbness or pins-and-needles in the same area, as well as not being able to lift your feet up (as if you were to walk on your heels). It can be caused by a herniated disc (aka slipped disc) which pinches the nerve.The sciatic nerve can also be pinched by a narrowed spinal canal. This is actually a common condition that comes with age, but it can result in a very painful...
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