Sciatica

Sciatica, or sciatic pain ,radiates down the back of your leg..sometimes along the side, and front. Many times the sciatic nerve , (which is composed of 5 nerve roots that exit through the spinal foramina at the levels L3,4,5,and S1,2 )has pressure against it, caused by a spinal twist and a partial dislocation of one or more bones in your low back. This misalignment or subluxation can be
reversed and the pain will disappear.
It is similar to dislocating your shoulder...in this case if you take pain killers, your shoulder will still hurt when their effect wears off.... you must relocate or adjust the shoulder back into the normal position to get rid of the pain.
Although other practitioners like Physiotherapists andAcupuncturists attempt this realignment in their ways.It is possible to correct the problem in one visit to a skilled Chiropractor. In an older patient, it may take several visits to get lasting relief. In patients who have had this condition for a long time, a maintenance schedule will be recommended.