What is sciatica? | Patient Explainers

Often called sciatica, this occurs in less than 1 case in 20 of acute low back pain. Nerve root pain means that a nerve coming out from the spinal cord (the root of the nerve) is irritated or pressed on. (Many people call this a trapped nerve.) Find out more: https://patient.info/health/back-and-spine-pain/lower-back-pain Follow Patient: Website: https://patient.info/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patient Twitter: https://twitter.com/patient Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/patient/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patient.info/