The pain occurs due to compression at the root of the sciatic nerve—a large, paired nerve that travels from the lower (lumbar ...

When sciatica pain is severe, it can be difficult to walk properly and without pain. Even so, walking is low impact and ...

The most severe injuries have been associated with ... did a retrospective study of all children with a diagnosis of sciatic nerve injury during a 12-year period. They examined 27 children ...