A Literal Pain in the Butt? That Might be Sciatica

The human nervous system is very sensitive, to the point that even a slight pinch or a mild inflammation on one nerve can result in chronic, debilitating pain for one side of the body. This is exactly the case in sciatica, an irritation of the sciatic nerve which results in a searing, sharp pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttocks and one leg. Continue reading