How do you spell Sciatica?
Correct spelling
sciatica
Remember: SCIence becomes SCI-atica, despite the 'sy' sound pronunciation
Why is sciatica spelled this way?
From Latin sciaticus, relating to the hip. ISCHION (hip joint). Pain along the sciatic nerve. The 'sci' beginning pronounced as 'sy' is counterintuitive.
Common misspellings of sciatica
sciaticasyaticasciaticsciatika
Example
The doctor explained that her lower back pain was actually sciatica radiating down her leg.