Pain from sciatic nerve compression is often very uncomfortable, and is usually described as having a burning or stabbing feeling to it. This can make dealing with sciatica very difficult.
This condition can also be experienced anywhere from the lower back to the back of the legs all the way down to the toes. People who have sciatica can often feel pain even in their feet from damage in their backs.
In fact, lower back pain may not even be present in people with sciatica – the pain may be felt much further away. Knee and ankle reflexes may also be affected by this disorder.