What is the sciatic nerve and when should it be treated?

It is the longest nerve we have in the human body. This is made up of different nerve roots that start from the lumbar spine and go along the entire leg, to the toes.

When there is pain throughout the leg, which is accompanied by numbness, loss of strength, difficulty walking, or even when walking presents any of these symptoms, we may be talking about a disorder associated with the sciatic nerve and it is recommended to consult a specialist .