Among those crucified was St. Peterâdisciple of Jesus Christ, leader of the Apostles and the first bishop of Romeâwho was supposedly buried in a shallow grave on Vatican Hill.
Trapped Sciatic Nerve. Sections. A trapped sciatic nerve is one of the leading causes of lower back and leg pain, especially in middle-aged and older patients. Also known as a pinched nerve, a trapped nerve can occur anywhere in the body and is particularly common in the spinal column.auses. The sciatic nerve can become trapped in a number of ways, but it is often traced to regular wear and tear on the spine that causes soft tissues and bone to degenerate. Over the years, the intense pressure put on the lumbar spine in the lower back takes a toll and the spinal anatomy slowly begins to deteriorate.
The sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve begins in the lumbar (lower back) region of the spine, specifically at the L4 and L5 levels. The nerve exits the spinal canal through two openings in the sacral (pelvic) spine, extending through the length of the legs. The sciatic nerve is the widest nerve of all the millions in the body, and it is also the longest nerve, which means it innervates more areas than any other nerve. Since the sciatic nerve begins in the lower back, but travels all the way to the toes, sciatic nerve pain can extend to the following areas: