04/23/2026
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is people thinking sciatica is diagnosed from imaging alone.
But in my office, diagnosis starts with how your body responds in real time.
I use a combination of orthopedic and neurological testing to understand exactly what’s being irritated—and where.
✨ Slump Test – helps assess tension along the neural pathway, especially the sciatic nerve
✨ Straight Leg Raise (SLR) – evaluates nerve root irritation and disc involvement
✨ Bechterew’s Test – challenges the spine under load to reproduce symptoms
These aren’t just “tests.”
They’re ways your body tells us the story behind your pain.
Because two people can both say “I have sciatica”…
👉 but the cause can be completely different.
And that’s why guessing—or just masking symptoms—doesn’t work long term.
In my clinic, we focus on:
✔️ Identifying the true source
✔️ Understanding how it’s affecting your movement
✔️ Creating a plan that actually addresses it
Your pain has a reason.
My job is to find it.
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If you’ve been dealing with radiating pain, numbness, or tingling down your leg…
Don’t ignore it. Don’t guess.
Let’s figure it out the right way. Text/call today 6179420255