where is the sciatic nerve

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower spine through the buttock and down the back of each leg. It is the largest nerve in the body and typically travels deep in the buttock, then along the back of the thigh, before branching near the knee.

Quick Scoop

• Start: lower back / lower spine.

• Path: through the pelvis and buttock, then down the back of the thigh.

• End: around the knee, where it splits into branches that continue down the leg.

If you want, I can also show you where sciatic pain is usually felt and how it differs from regular lower-back pain.