Why am I suddenly experiencing sharp shooting pains running down my leg?
1. Introduction Sudden, sharp, shooting pains running down the leg are the hallmark presentation of sciatica, formally known in clinical medicine as lumbar radiculopathy. This distinct neurological pain occurs when one of the spinal nerve roots in the lower back is mechanically compressed or chemically irritated. Unlike generalized muscle soreness, radicular pain is sharp, electrifying, … Read more