Sciatica is usually described as discomfort that goes from the lumbar region into the buttock and usually further down the leg. Though modern medical science can explain the likely reasons behind sciatica, it can is a long process of consultations, scans and on occasions second opinions before a diagnosis is made. As the process from experiencing agony to being diagnosed is usually a long one, those with sciatica are always lumbered with discomfort that does make daily movement both time intensive and hard.