Does Walking Cause You Back or Leg Pain?

Hello! I'm Dr. Michael, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Jacksonville, Florida, where I own a private practice and love exploring new coffee shops with my family.

I recently published Revision Sciatica, and throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping people overcome back pain and sciatica so they can return to doing everything they love. As a concierge physical therapist, my patients expect results—and after years of research and applying proven principles, I've seen their outcomes skyrocket.

Success only happens when we clearly understand what's going on. That's why I created this quiz. I've seen that people can improve on their own, but only when they have a clear path forward.

Drawing from 10 years of treating spine issues and blending the best evidence (Liu T et al., 2022), this quiz helps identify your pain pattern and its likely cause. Once we understand that, we know exactly what to do. While injections and surgery often provide limited relief, real results come from improving your body and learning the right approach (Ammendolia et al., 2022).

This quiz combines the latest evidence with insights from what I've seen patients struggle with most. You'll get a score that reveals whether your walking issues are truly from stenosis - giving you clarity on exactly what to do next for relief now and for years to come.