Sciatica is a painful condition that affects the lower back and the legs. When a person is suffering from sciatica, pain radiates from the lower back down to the thigh, extending downward to the back of the calf. In some cases, pain from sciatica flows upward as well, affecting the hip, and back down toward the foot. For many affected individuals, the pain is enough to impair the performance of everyday tasks.

Common causes of sciatica can include: a herniated disc, osteoarthritis,…