New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- Have you been experiencing radiating pain that starts from your lower back and goes down the back of your leg? It may be time to get yourself checked for sciatica. This excruciating pain is generally caused by the sciatica nerve being irritated or pinched due to other back issues. The National Institute of Health states that sciatica pain is fairly common in the US, with 10-40 per cent of population being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. It also reports an an annual incidence of 1-5 percent in the US. However, there are various stretches and exercises that can help you get sciatica pain relief.

What is sciatica?

Sciatica is a condition that is characterised by pain along the sciatic nerve's pathway. It refers t...