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What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a common, yet painful nerve condition. It refers to the sciatica nerve and usually only affects one side of the lower body, and in many cases through the thigh and into the foot. It’s caused by irritation of the root(s) of the lower lumbar part of the spine and many times can be caused by a herniated disc. There are other potential causes, including a bone spur that is pinching the nerve, or in other more rare cases, infection or tumor.

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