It’s easy to confuse one or the other or just chalk it up to back pain in general, but there are signs that point to one specific reason. Sciatica is a symptom of nerve pain running down your leg, caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back. Sciatica can be felt running down the back of your leg and can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is when a disc or discs in your spin suffer from degeneration, injury or repetitive pain. This pain is usually more localized than sciatic nerve pain and can cause radiating numbness in your back. To get a definitive answer you can always reach out to Axis Spine and Orthopedics for a consultation!
