I think I have sciatica. Sciatica doesn't have symptoms. It is a symptom itself, consisting of pain, burning, tingling or electric shock-like feelings in the path of the sciatic nerve. It usually results from injury to the fibers that make up the sciatic nerve. I think I have sciatica.
Rational treatment requires a diagnosis.
The proper physician will determine the cause of your sciatica, and begin the treatment most likely to help you. Sciatica arises from injury to the fibers of the sciatic nerve. This is by far the most common cause of sciatica Pressure by the piriformis muscle in the buttock on the sciatic nerve. With proper diagnosis the cause of most sciatica can be identified and removed. Communication and cooperation between professional and patient are crucial.