If my mother has sciatica, does that mean I am more likely to have it too? Some information that I have found says it is more common in families while other information directly contradicts that. The same goes for other risk factors and some sites agree on preventative measures while others do not. It is very frustrating trying to sort through all of the information to see what is fact and fiction. I think I will make an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to get his opinion. Friends say I should see a chiropractor, but I would prefer to see an orthopedic doctor instead.