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Sciatica usually only affects one leg. The pain may be felt in the buttock, down the back of the leg, below the knee and in the foot. Such pain can be mild or severe; it may be persistent or come in spasms.
People with sciatica may also experience numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the affected leg. It can be worse when you cough or move, and is sometimes accompanied by low back pain.
To minimise the risk of sciatica, avoiding sitting in awkward positions for long periods of time. Taking regular exercise can also help to reduce the risk.
I'm guessing you do a lot of that whilst sewing? I should take heed.. slumped over PCs (or bars) most of my life..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/sciatica1.shtml
Maybe trawl here: http://www.backcare.org.uk/