Word Meaning

Meaning of sciatica

- Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, an affection characterized by paroxysmal attacks of pain in the buttock, back of the thigh, or in the leg or foot, following the course of the branches of the sciatic nerve. The name is also popularly applied to various painful affections of the hip and the parts adjoining it. See Ischiadic passion, under Ischiadic.

Crossword clue for sciatica

- Back and leg pain
- Back nerve pain
- Form of neuralgia
- Hip thigh ailment
- Neuralgia of the hip
- Neuralgia of the thigh and calf
- Pain affecting the lower back
- Stabbing leg pain