Can Chiropractic Help Sciatica? by Philip VincentSciatica can lead to pain, numbness or weakness in your hip, buttock and leg. Chiropractic for sciatica works well because chiropractic care can address many of the underlying issues that can cause sciatic pain. Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve is compressed, inflamed or irritated.The sciatic nerve is the longest (and the largest) nerve in your entire body. It starts at the spinal column down in your pelvis and runs down each leg. This