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Sciatica: What's Actually Causing That Shooting Pain Down Your Leg
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Sciatica: What's Actually Causing That Shooting Pain Down Your Leg

That burning, shooting pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your buttock, through the back of your thigh, and sometimes all the way to your foot has a name: sciatica. It's not a diagnosis exactly — it's a symptom. The question is…

Apr 28, 2026 · 7 min read