The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in our body. This nerve runs all the way down from the lower spine through the buttock to both feet to provide movement, feeling, and strength in both legs.
Sciatic nerve pain will affect most of us at some point in our life. This is a condition that is often mistaken for leg cramps or painful feet. However, this pain is actually caused by pressure on or the pinching of the sciatic nerve that intensifies down your lower back, buttocks, thighs, legs and even into your feet. The pain can vary from a mild ache or numb feeling to a sharp, burning and very painful sensation that occurs often through one side of your body.