I hada kidney stone that fortunately passed after only a couple days after the first pain (which was excruciating). My lower back will shift and pinch the Sciatic nerve. I have some minor degeneration in the disc, but it always takes a quick chiropractic adjustment to get rid of it completely. It is really quick and simple, at least for me. I won't deny I almost always delay seeing my doc or chiropractor, thinking it will fix itself.....one day I may learn to just go to get the adjustment right away.....