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Sciatica is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks (a nerve goes through each buttock, or butt cheek) and causes pain from that buttock down the back of the leg (thigh). It is absolutely NOT 'contagious'. It usually develops after a low back injury or strain.

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