Symptoms of sciatica
Sciatica usually manifests itself as moderate to severe pain, which can be felt in all areas of the sciatic nerve. In most cases these are: Most patients describe the perceived pain in sciatica as stabbing and burning. In addition, the pinching of the sciatic nerve and the resulting disturbance in the transmission of excitation can lead to sensory disturbances and numbness.
The first signs of sciatica include a tingling sensation that feels like a leg or foot that has fallen asleep. In addition, most of those affected also experience a simultaneous occurrence of back pain in the area of the lumbar spine. From this it can be concluded that a herniated disc in the lumbar spine or a protrusion of the disc can also push off the sciatic nerve.
- Buttocks
- The back of the thigh
- The lower leg and
- Parts of the foot affected.
