Ischialgie
Ischialgie, commonly known as sciatica, refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates in the lower back, passes through the buttocks, and extends down the back of each leg. Ischialgie is not a medical diagnosis in itself but rather a symptom of an underlying condition that irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve.
The most frequent cause of ischialgie is a herniated lumbar disc. When the soft inner material of
Symptoms of ischialgie typically include pain in the lower back, buttocks, or leg, which can range from