What is sciatica? | NHS

Sciatica is a common painful condition that can happen when nerves from your lower back become irritated. A sciatic nerve run from your lower back down each leg to your feet. Sciatica symptoms can include leg pain, lower back pain, numbness, tingling like pins and needles, and other unusual feelings in your leg. In this video, Komal Bhuchhada, an advanced spinal physiotherapist from Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust explains sciatica symptoms, what causes sciatica, and how to treat and get pain relief for sciatica. For more information about sciatica, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica/ Special thanks to @hampshireandiowhnhsft and Dr Colette Ridehalgh, Chris Mercer, and Dr Tim Noblet from The Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) @themacp6515 for their support on this video. 00:00 - 00:18 What is sciatica? 00:19 - 00:39 Sciatica symptoms 00:40 - 01:15 Causes of sciatica 01:16 - 02:00 Treatment for sciatica 02:01 - 02:32 When to go to A&E or call 999 02:33 - 02:49 Where to get more information on sciatica