Back in Circulation: Sciatica and Cholesterol Volume 22 · December 5th 2014 · Michael Greger, M.D. Atherosclerotic plaque clogging the arteries feeding our spine may lead to low back pain, disc degeneration, and sciatic nerve irritation. View Transcript Sources Cited Acknowledgme AdvertisementShare this:PrintMoreEmailTweetLike this:Like Loading...