sciatica
/saɪˈætɪkə/
noun
- Pain, numbness, or weakness along the path of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a herniated disk or bone spur pressing on the nerve.
- The doctor diagnosed his lower back and leg pain as sciatica and recommended anti-inflammatory medication.
- Many people with sciatica find relief through gentle stretching and physical therapy.
- Her sciatica made it difficult to sit through a long car ride without shifting positions.