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Certain sciatica symptoms are used to help distinguish whether a case of low back pain involves compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.
The classic sciatica symptoms are as follows:-
1. Deep pain in the lower back and shooting down the hip and leg.
2. It is usual for the pain to come and go according to the position of the leg and the activity performed.
3. Pain worsens when a) standing or sitting for long periods of time b) getting up from sitting down c) laughing, sneezing, coughing, or bending backwards.
4. Sometimes the lower leg or foot can be weakened to the point where walking becomes difficult.
5. Sciatica usually only affects one leg.
6. The pain can be mild or severe; continuous or come in spasms.
