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Pain in the sciatic nerve is a condition known as sciatica. Sciatica can also cause the leg to feel weak, numb or tingling, according to Medline Plus; many different factors may contribute to this condition.
Tumor
A tumor may develop directly on the sciatic nerve, leading to nerve damage and pain, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Injury
The sciatic nerve may, according to the Mayo Clinic, become damaged due to a direct injury.
Considerations
Pain in the sciatic nerve is most often triggered by indirect causes, that is, damage to another area of the body. According to Medline Plus, it is important to find the root cause of the condition in order to properly treat the pain.
Other Causes
Indirect causes of sciatic nerve pain include herniated disk, lumbar spinal stenosis (which puts pressure on nerves starting from the spinal cord), spondylolisthesis (a complication of degenerative disk disease), piriformis syndrome (which causes muscle spasms), and tumors on or injury to the spine, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for developing pain in the sciatic nerve include being in your 30s or 40s, certain jobs that place stress on the spine, extended periods of sitting down and having diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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