There are a few things you should look out for to be sure you aren't suffering from sciatica.
Things like:
A constant pain on one side of the rear
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Pain in the leg or buttock that worsens when you sit down
Burning or tingling sensation running down the leg
Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving a leg or foot
In addition to the causes we talked about in the previous section, sciatica can also be caused by excess weight, not getting enough exercise, frequently wearing high heels, or sleeping on a bad mattress.