Hi FG...I have had sciatic problems on and off for years. The last time was about 5 months ago. It wasn't too long after it started that I told my reflexologist about it. She discovered that one of my legs was longer than the other......she did some work on the nerves in my shoulders and I had instant releif from the pain. My hip and butt felt bruised afterward but it worked. Now whenever I see her she checks me and redoes it if necessary. I haven't had a sciatic problem since!