@learn1anatomy: YOUR LEG PAIN MAY ACTUALLY BEGIN DEEP IN THE GLUTE. The sciatic nerve travels from the pelvis into the posterior thigh, passing close to the piriformis in the deep gluteal region. When that area becomes irritated or compressed, some people may notice buttock pain, pulling, tingling, or symptoms traveling farther down the leg. Because similar patterns can also originate from the lumbar spine, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation assess the entire pathway rather than assuming one muscle is responsible. #Sciatica #NervePain #SportsMedicine #Rehabilitation