where does sciatica hurt?
<answer> Sciatica is pain felt along the course of nerves and their branches, so while the problem originates in the lower lumbar region of the spine, the symptoms are felt mainly in the legs. <context> Each leg has a long sciatic nerve that runs through the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the foot and toes. Sciatica is pain felt along the course of those nerves and their branches, so while the problem originates in the lower lumbar region of the spine, the symptoms are felt mainly in the legs. Many people with the condition have a history of back problems, but sciatica often starts suddenly. It can be triggered by something minor — even a sneeze.