Sciatica symptoms commonly affecte only one side of the body. Sciatic pain is described as a sharp, dull shooting pain followed by intermittent shocks which travel down to the back of the legs. It can even extend right below the knee and foot. Symptoms of sciatic pain differ depending from the affected nerve root location on the lumbar spine.
The symptoms of sciatic pain affecting L4 nerve roots (L3-L4 level) manifesting at this level may include reduced knee-jerk reflex or pain and numbness on the outer foot. Difficulty in moving the affected toes or foot can also result.
Sciatic pain affecting L5 nerve root (L4-L5 level) can cause weakness on the big toe and ankle. It is often commonly termed foot drop. Symptoms originating at this level include top of foot numbness, specifically between the big toe and second toe.
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