Yes, a chiropractor can help with lower back pain by using spinal manipulations and other techniques to improve spinal function, reduce inflammation, and increase mobility. This approach can relieve pain by addressing the root causes of discomfort, such as poor posture, injuries, or muscle tension.

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots. This happens "upstream" from the sciatic nerve.

A bulging or herniated disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes against or leaks out of its outer ring, potentially irritating nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.