What is Sciaticia, and why does it cause so much pain?

Sciatica is compression on a pinched nerve. It can lead to pain, weakness or a tingling sensation from the back of the buttocks, down to the leg or calf, and in some cases reaches down to the feet and toes. In some cases Sciatica can be a sign of a more serious problem with the spine.

Symptoms can flare up when pressure is applied from the discs onto the roots that form the sciatic nerve. The nerve runs down the back of each leg from the lower back.  This causes damage and inflammation in the affected area.  Pressure on the sciatic nerve is normally caused by a disc herniation or slipped disc.  If you are sufferring with back, neck or leg pain, tale your first step to recovery now.. take a look at the popular sciatica sos book by health consultant Glen Johnson.