90% of sciatica cases are caused by a herniated disc due to nerve root compression (Koes BW, van Tulder MW, Peul WC., 2007). Sciatic pain originates from your back and travels down the leg causing sciatic nerve pain.

Sciatic pain is often caused by repetitive exercise, causing weakness and can be effectively addressed by physical therapy.

Most patients with acute sciatica have a favourable prognosis (Koes BW, van Tulder MW, Peul WC., 2007).