From the five pairs of nerve roots created the longest nerve in the body which is the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve extends from the spinal cord to the buttocks and hips and then down back of the legs .
The discomfort begins when the signs of sciatica causes begins to show . Herniated or ruptured Discs counts as one of the sciatica causes. Each spinal disc has inner-gel like compositions and thick outer cartilage . When the center of these discs forces its way through the outer covering, it puts pressure on the spinal nerves . Along with the sensitivity of the nerves are the discomfort of pain, numbness, tingling, leg pain and weakness.
