Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, tingling or weakness caused by compression or irritation of one of the nerves that run from your lower back, down your legs, to your feet. It frequently comes on gradually, is on one side and gets worse with standing and sitting. Bed rest usually makes It worse and pain pills and muscle relaxants often don't work. Fortunately, sciatica frequently responds to safe, natural chiropractic care. A 1993 study concluded that "There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of low back pain was transferred from MD's to chiropractors." Chiropractic physicians are skilled and successful in healing sciatica.