Sciatica

Notice where symptoms travel

Sciatica refers to symptoms associated with irritation or compression affecting the sciatic nerve. Pain may travel through the buttock and down a leg, sometimes with tingling, numbness or weakness. Back pain may also be present. Not every leg symptom is sciatica, and a description online cannot establish which structure is involved in your situation.

Give a detailed account

Tell the clinician whether symptoms affect one side or both, where they stop and which movements change them. Mention any change in walking, foot strength or balance. Explain whether symptoms began suddenly or gradually and describe earlier episodes. Existing imaging reports can add context, but the clinician still needs to consider them alongside your current history and examination.

Ask about suitability, not just availability

The office offers spinal decompression as part of its range of services. It is one option to discuss after assessment, not an automatic answer to radiating pain. Ask why a recommendation fits your findings, what other approaches exist and when referral should be considered. The goal and review points of any proposed plan should be clear before you decide.

Pay attention to a changing pattern

Worsening symptoms or difficulties with ordinary activity deserve reassessment. Keep a simple note of changes in walking, sitting and sleep so you can explain them at follow-up. Ask which movements are appropriate for you and what changes should trigger a call. Avoid relying on another person’s exercise routine or treatment experience to judge what is suitable for your own symptoms.

Questions to take with you

Ask how the examination will assess strength and sensation, what symptoms should change the plan and whether any existing reports need review. If walking or standing has become difficult, give concrete examples rather than a general description. Tell the clinician about falls or near-falls so that balance and safety are part of the discussion too.

Your visit in Kendall

To arrange a non-emergency appointment, phone (305) 388-7577. Bring a medication list and any relevant records you already have. Mention care you are receiving elsewhere so the conversation includes that context. Visit the Kendall location: 12595 S.W. 137th Avenue, Suite 108, in Miami. Call before your visit to discuss insurance or self-pay arrangements and current availability.