symptoms of.sciatica
Common symptoms of sciatica include: 1  Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting. 2  Burning or tingling down the leg. 3  Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot. 4  A constant pain on one side of the rear. 5  A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up.
The most common symptom from sciatica is pain. Most people describe a deep, severe pain that starts low on one side of the back and then shoots down the buttock and the leg with certain movements. Sciatica can also cause hip pain and foot pain. 1  The pain is usually worse with both prolonged sitting and standing. 2  In most people, the pain is made worse by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or a hard bowel movement. 3  People may also notice a weakness in their leg or foot, along with the pain.