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What Causes Sciatica Pain in My Legs and Lower Back? Many individuals think that sciatica alone is a condition but it’s actually a symptom of nerve compression. This nerve compression is typically a result of another condition or medical issue causing your sciatic nerve to become constricted. Your sciatic nerve runs from your tailbone region all the way down to your feet. The term ‘sciatica’ refers to the pain that you feel, commonly in your legs, because of this compression in your spine. Wondering if you’re experiencing pain from sciatica? Some of the symptoms include: Constant chronic pain running down the back of one side of the buttocks or calf The type of pain that worsens when seated Pain also may be more severe when you cough or sneeze Leg pain described as tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation Sharp pain making it difficult to stand up or walk As mentioned above, your nerves can become pinched as a result of a medical back condition. These conditions typically involve damage to the discs in your spine such as a bulge, spinal canals closing improperly, or inflammation of the joints. Conditions include: Lumbar Herniated Disk Degenerative Disc Disease Spondylolisthesis Spinal Stenosis Bulging Disc Trauma such as a fracture in your spine Arthritis Diabetes (rare cases) In addition to the conditions listed, pregnant women also tend to experience pain from their sciatic nerve. During pregnancy, it’s a possibility your baby may press on the sciatic nerve since it runs under your uterus. Many women experience some sort of back pain during their pregnancy; learn more about the common causes and conditions that pregnant women are more prone to . Wearing a lower back band during pregnancy can help alleviate some of these issues stemming from lumbar back conditions. Check out our large variety of pregnancy back supports to find the perfect brace for you! How Does a Back Brace for Sciatica or Pinched Nerve Help My Pain? Wearing a lumbosacral back brace for sciatica