sciatic

adjective

sci·​at·​ic sī-ˈa-tik 

1

: of, relating to, or situated near the hip

2

: of, relating to, or caused by sciatica

sciatic pains

Examples of sciatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chronic low back or sciatic pain that intensifies monthly may be treated as a musculoskeletal problem. — Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026

Stretch Zone claims to improve mobility and sleep, reduce pain, tension and discomfort and ease sciatic pain. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 10 Feb. 2026

On Tuesday night, the superstar forward took the court to make his 2025-2026 season debut after a battle with a sciatic injury. — Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025

Statistics show that more than one-quarter of Americans report experiencing chronic lower back or sciatic pain. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025

The pose also stretches the piriformis muscle, a small muscle deep in the buttocks that can cause sciatic pain when tight. — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French sciatique, from Late Latin sciaticus, alteration of Latin ischiadicus of sciatica, from Greek ischiadikos, from ischiad-, ischias sciatica, from ischion ischium

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing sciatic

• sciatic nerve

Rhymes for sciatic

• attic
• mattock
• static
• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic

Medical Definition

sciatic

adjective

sci·​at·​ic sī-ˈat-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or situated near the hip

2

: of, relating to, or caused by sciatica

sciatic pains