The medical term for nerve pain caused by a pinched nerve in the spine is radiculopathy. Sciatica can also cause knee pain, hip pain, and foot pain.

How do you relieve sciatic pain in your hip?

Over-the-counter pain relievers can provide short-term relief from sciatica. Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are options. Your doctor may give you a steroid injection to further reduce the inflammation.

How do I know if I have sciatica or hip pain?

Hip problems, such as arthritis in the hip, usually cause groin pain, pain when you put weight on your leg, or when the leg is moved around. If your pain starts in the back and moves or radiates towards the hip or down the leg and you have numbness, tingling or weakness in the leg, sciatica is the most likely cause.