Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back and/or buttocks down through the leg, calf and even into the foot.

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Whilst symptoms do not always include back pain, the main cause of sciatica is the compression of the sciatic nerve root in the lower back.

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Sciatica is commonly caused by a herniated (slipped) disc.  Please see Slipped Disc for further information.

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For further information on Sciatica, please see WedMD and NHS Choices Sciatica webpage.

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For exercises to try to ease symptoms of sciatica, please see Exercises for Sciatica on NHS Choices website.

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