Typical symptoms:

  • Pain/symptoms in the lower back, buttock, thigh, calf and/or foot.
  • Pain that worsens with bending and sitting.
  • Lack of back movement.

Relieving factors:

  • KEEP MOVING!
  • Avoid sitting on low couches and chairs.
  • Use lower back supports such as pillows or
    rolled up towels when sitting.
  • Physiotherapy assessment.

 
People describe sciatica pain in different ways, depending on its cause. Some people describe the pain as sharp, shooting, or jolts of pain. Others describe this pain as “burning,” “electric” or “stabbing.”

The pain may be constant or may come and go. Also, the pain is usually more severe in your leg compared to your lower back. The pain may feel worse if you sit or stand for long periods of time, when you stand up, and when your twist your upper body. A forced and sudden body movement, like a cough or sneeze, can also make the pain worse.