It starts in the lower back area and radiates down through the buttock and leg as far as the knee. It affects the back of the leg in particular and can also reach beyond the knee and cause tingling and numbness.
The sciatic nerve starts from the base of the spine down to the knee. It is generally under alot of muscle tissue and if you have sciatic nerve pain, it is typically felt in the lower back and/or down your leg.
The sciatic nerve is a nerve that runs from the L4 L5 region of the spine down to the heel. It can present a stinging burning pain in the lower back and down the leg.
