Sciatica describes pain felt along the path of the sciatic nerve, typically from the lower back or buttock down the back of the leg. It can involve both nerve irritation and tight muscles such as the glutes and piriformis. Massage does not treat the nerve itself, but where muscular tension is part of the picture, careful work may improve comfort. Numbness, weakness or worsening symptoms need assessment first.
Sciatica
Pain along the sciatic nerve path, often felt down the back of the leg.