Sciatica pain happens when the sciatic nerve is impinged at the spine or hip level. The pain radiates into the buttocks, and sensations of numbness, tingling or burning travel down your leg and sometimes all the way to your foot. Some sciatica problems are caused by musculoskeletal imbalances, while others are caused by herniated discs or osteoarthritis that is compressing the spinal nerve. You can prevent long-term sciatica problems by correcting the structural and muscular imbalances through specific exercises.
(Suzanna McGee @ www.livestrong.com)
