Anatomy and Physiology of Sciatica Pain

Anatomy and Physiology of Sciatica Pain

From Fix Your Sciatica Podcast by Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS

February 23, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

Dr. Ashley Mak explores the anatomy and physiology of the sciatic nerve and discusses the nature of nerve pain.

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Mak delves into the anatomy and physiology of the sciatic nerve, explaining its origins in the brain and its pathway through the body. He discusses the nature of nerve pain, describing it as an irritation along the nerve's path and outlining a spectrum of sensations from numbness to burning and sharp pain. Dr. Mak emphasizes the importance of understanding these sensations to reclaim control over recovery and identifies key indicators of improvement in pain management. You can get access to the somatic tracking cheat sheet here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatment-cheat-sheet-8707-4603 Check out our favorite products! (affiliate page): https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_products Did you know that our YouTube channel has a growing number of videos including this podcast? Give us a follow here- https://youtube.com/@fixyoursciatica?si=1svrz6M7RsnFaswN Are you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain? Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ashley Mak

Topics covered

  • sciatica
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • nerve pain
  • pain management
  • recovery

Keywords

  • sciatic nerve
  • nerve pain
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • pain management
  • recovery
  • sensations

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