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• Sharp, knife-like pain from your low back down
the back of your thigh and calf, usually on only
one side of your body
• More pain when you move, sneeze or cough
• "Pins and needles" numbness, tingling, burning
sensation or muscle weakness down your leg
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
C O M M O N
sciatica symptoms
A C K C A R E
By Sandra
Gordon
Local resources for back pain are offered by Spirit
of Women affiliated hospitals. To find your nearest
Spirit of Women affiliated hospital, go to pages 12-13.
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