Sciatica (Lumbar Radiculopathy)

This is a type of pain that travels along a sciatic nerve. You have two of these large nerves, one on each side of your body. They branch away from your spine in your lower back. Then, they travel down through your buttocks and legs to your feet. When a sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, you can have pain and other problems. Let's take a moment to learn more.