Spine
Lumbalgia and sciatica | symptoms and evaluation
D.C., Chiropractor, Cary H. Rothenberg. Professional license 15265498.
Sciatica describes leg symptoms that often trace to nerve irritation in the low back. Evaluation reviews symptoms, exam, and studies if you bring them. Plan set in evaluation; no promise of results from the first session.
Last updated: September 8, 2026.
What to know
Low back pain with buttock or leg pain is common. Severity and nerve signs guide urgency. Evaluation matches your pattern to conservative care when appropriate.
When to book evaluation
- Pain or stiffness that limits work, sleep, or daily activity.
- Symptoms into the buttock or leg, or numbness.
- Episodes that do not improve with brief rest.
- Recent imaging you want reviewed in the visit.
Do not book here for loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the genital or anal area, leg weakness that is getting worse, or pain after a major injury. That is an emergency.