Should I Consult A Chiropractor For The Sciatica Pain In The Left Thigh?

I have what I believe is cyatic type pain. Hurts from my lower left side of my back throughout my left thigh bad even aching in my knee a little. I used to get occational aches over the years. This pain is unbelieveable with an ache that Advil isn t helping. My mom died at the age of 70 with circulation issues ..also with her left leg. I m only 45 but it s worrying me. Should I see a chiropractor first to see if an adjustment and /or acupuncture?