Sciatica is a silent killer

And while the root problem is similar in all cases, sciatica is experienced in a variety of ways. For some the pain may be dull, for others it is sharp; some people experience it nearly constantly and others infrequently. But there are certain characteristics that can clearly help you determine whether it is sciatica that has got you down:

• Localized pain in the back, buttocks and hips
• Radiating pain 
• Numbness, burning and tingling in the extremities
• Weakness in the legs 
• Lost range of motion