The term lumbosacral refers to the lower part of the spine, and radiculopathy describes a problem with the spinal nerve roots that pass between the vertebrae and give rise to the sciatic nerve. This area between the vertebrae is cushioned with a disk of shockabsorbing tissue.ain in the lower back and hip radiating down the back of the thigh into the leg, initially attributed to sciatic nerve dysfunction (hence the term), but now known to usually be due to herniated lumbar disc compromising the L5 or S1 root. See: sciatic. (Contugno), Domenico Felice Antonio, Italian anatomist, 1736-1822.
Many people go to a chiropractor because they are in pain. In the first phase of care, our main goal is to reduce your symptoms. Initially, treatment visits may occur weekly or more frequently depending on individual pain level and symptom type.
Thus, it is always worth a try to see if a chiropractor can help. Sometimes very severe disk problems can require a trip to a surgeon to ensure that neurological damage is not a risk. Your DC, MD, or DO should be able to inform you of whether or not you need to see a surgeon.