Sciatica is the layman's term for neurologic symptoms that typically occur when nerves are being compressed or damaged, says Dr. Michael Gerling, American Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. This discomfort ...

When you're in the middle of a sciatica flare-up, your top priority is getting relief ASAP. Sciatica is a type of pain that ...