
Sciatic
Medical Condition
Often used in discussing symptoms related to nerve pain in the back and legs.
Sciatic issues can cause difficulty in walking.
Technical Term
Most common in medical contexts, so it might be unfamiliar to those outside healthcare.
The MRI showed sciatic nerve compression.
Specific Usage
'Sciatic' shouldn't be used to describe general back pain, only when the sciatic nerve is involved.
Her sciatic condition was confirmed by a specialist.