Sciatica that worsens with sitting, standing, or walking can offer clues, but it does not prove the cause. Learn what patterns may suggest.
Sciatica is a symptom pattern, not a diagnosis. Learn how piriformis syndrome can mimic it, when symptoms need urgent care, and why an exam matters.
Numbness, tingling, burning pain, and weakness can point to different nerve issues. Learn how to describe symptoms and when to seek urgent care.
Leg pain from the low back can feel sharper than back pain because irritated nerves may create burning, shooting, or electric symptoms.
Numb fingers can come from the neck, elbow, wrist, or other medical causes, so the pattern and red flags matter more than guessing from one symptom.