Where is my sciatic nerve?

Answer by  scorch (26)

Your sciatic nerve runs from your hip to your foot, along the back and inner side of your leg. It starts at the front of your spine and goes down past the hip joint, where it is vulnerable to compression and other injuries.

Answer by  MHugabom (523)

Your sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, through your posterior down the back of each leg. Sciatica can cause pain, and weakness in the legs. Ibuprofen or other anti inflammatories can help with the pain. Ice may also help. If the nerve is compressed, leaning against a wall with a tennis ball at the site of compression may help.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

There are two nerves in the body on each side. Each nerve begins as five nerves (L4, L5, S1, S2, S3) from the lower spine. The nerves bundle together at the piriformis muscle (at the buttock). The nerve goes down each leg and branches off into the leg and foot.

Answer by  stressedone (166)

The sciatic nerve begins in the lower or lumbar back (L4- S1) and runs down the buttocks into the leg. It supplies the muscles of the back of the thigh and inot the lower leg. It supplies almost the whole skin of the leg. It is the longest nerve in the body