Sciatica

Sciatica, pain in the course of the great sciatic nerve, which rubs at the back of the thigh, and thence down the leg to the foot. The pain is neuralgic in character, and is aggravated by pressure, particularly when such pressure is applied in certain situations. The disease is sometimes brought on by exposure to cold, or may be associated with gout, malaria, and with rheumatic conditions. It is often very intractable, but sometimes yields to counter-irritation and the administration of appropriate remedies internally.