It is hard to know what to do - I've been there... massive sciatic pain from a L4/5 issue...
Did your chiro recommend any therapuetic exercise? It completely depends on what caused the episode. Most back issues tend to be discogenic - and the episode that caused your pain was in a lumbar flexion. How does lumbar extension feel? Lie face down and push yourself up while keeping your front hip bones on the ground. If this provides relief try it a few times per day 10 reps each. Talk it over with your DC though. If your DC isn't well versed in rehab exercise, try seeing an orthopaedically-minded PT.
In the meantime do what you can. Try some hip mobility exercise while keeping the lumbopelvic area stationary. You can do isometric core stabilization stuff such as front and side planks (provided they are pain free) and try some dynamic stabilization stuff like prayers.
You can also continue to do T-spine mobility and glute stabilization stuff. At least this way when you get back to multijoint leg work, your stabilizers will still be tip top.
Do seek professional advice though.
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