Q: I developed back pain that radiated down my leg. My doctor said it was sciatica and prescribed ibuprofen. How common is this? A: The left and right sciatic nerves, the largest nerves in the body, ...

Do you have shooting pain in your leg? Numbness in the back of your calf or tingling in your foot? Your symptoms — commonly referred to as sciatica — may be caused by injury or pressure on your spinal ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? There are few things worse than an achy, lower body. That discomfort is extra ...

Q: I developed back pain that radiated down my leg. My doctor said it was sciatica and prescribed ibuprofen. How common is this? A: The left and right sciatic nerves, the largest nerves in the body, ...

Sciatica pain begins in your lower back and moves down the legs. Some moves can help relieve the pain. These can include a seated glute stretch and a standing hamstring stretch. Sciatic nerve pain can ...