Why everyone's Googling sciatica right now

Oct. 19, 2023 | Written by Erin Donnelly

This week we're talking about back pain — something research, and Google Trends data, tells us A LOT of people have experienced. Nearly 40% of all adults will experience sciatica, a painful nerve condition that typically develops between the ages of 30 and 50. Read on for expert advice on treating the pain and take heart: Most patients see improvement without surgical intervention.

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Nearly 40% of adults will have sciatica. Here's what you can do to make it less painful.

One day you're leaping out of bed, ready to take on the world. The next, you're limping to the bathroom as shooting pains run down your leg. Welcome to sciatica, a fairly common nerve condition that affects nearly 40% of adults. But what causes it, and what can you do about it? Amy Capetta speaks to experts about diagnosing and treating back pain.

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