Legal notices and responsibilities of SOS Sciatique
This page specifies who publishes SOS Sciatique, the site’s purpose, its limitations, its relationship with the TAGMED Clinic, as well as the rules applicable to the content, links, and information provided.
SOS Sciatique is an information site dedicated to sciatica and associated lumbar problems. Its general content does not constitute a consultation, diagnosis, or prescription, and does not create a therapeutic relationship with a visitor.
Publisher and Editorial Responsibility
Site Name: SOS Sciatica
Web Address: https://www.sossciatique.com
Principal Author and Declared Editorial Responsible: Dr. Sylvain Desforges, B.Sc., D.O., N.D., osteopath.
Correspondence: any questions regarding the content, a correction, reproduction rights, or the operation of the site must be sent via the Contact page.
The main author is neither a doctor nor a specialist in a medical specialty recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec. The title ‘Dr’ is presented with his degrees and profession to avoid confusion with the title of doctor.
Purpose of the website and absence of care relationship
The content of SOS Sciatica has an educational purpose. They present possible symptoms, mechanisms, warning signs, examinations, and general management options. They do not allow for determining the cause of pain remotely or choosing a treatment for a particular person.
No Diagnosis
A description, a table, or a questionnaire does not confirm a disc herniation, radiculopathy, stenosis, or any other condition.
No prescription
An exercise, a position, a medication, or a technique mentioned on the site does not automatically become suitable for your situation.
No clinical follow-up
Consulting a page, sending a message, or subscribing to a communication does not create a patient file or therapeutic relationship.
Relationship between SOS Sciatica and TAGMED Clinic
Dr. Sylvain Desforges, the principal author of SOS Sciatica, is also the founder of TAGMED Clinic. This commercial relationship is relevant when the site presents services, centers, or appointment links.
SOS Sciatica
The site publishes educational content, triage guidelines, an editorial method, and resources on sciatica. It should not be presented as an independent directory of all options available in Quebec.
TAGMED Clinic
The clinic manages its services, appointments, centers, patient files, fees, and its own obligations. A link to TAGMED constitutes a disclosed commercial orientation.
Accuracy, Updates, and Limitations of Liability
SOS Sciatique aims to publish information that is understandable, documented, and revised. However, science, recommendations, services, technologies, and external pages may evolve. A revision date or source does not guarantee that each element remains complete or applicable in all contexts.
| Element | Editorial Commitment | Limitations to Understand |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Content | Present sources and distinguish between facts, hypotheses, and editorial choices. | A general publication does not replace the clinical interpretation of an individual case. |
| Dates and Updates | Review important pages and correct a documented error. | Information may change between two revisions. |
| Results and Testimonials | Avoid guarantees and contextualize examples. | A result observed in one person does not predict that of another. |
| External Links | Choose resources deemed relevant at the time of publication. | SOS Sciatique does not control their availability, updates, or practices. |
If you notice a factual error, an outdated source, a faulty translation, or a broken link, please provide the exact URL and the relevant passage on the Contact page.
Personal Information, Forms, and Cookies
This page does not replace the privacy policy. It reminds users that general forms should not be used to transmit clinical files, imaging, health insurance numbers, or detailed information about another person.
- The purpose of a data collection must be understandable;
- The amount of information requested must remain proportional;
- Choices related to cookies and measurement tools must be accessible;
- Requests for access, correction, or deletion must follow the indicated channel;
- An external service may apply its own policy once a visitor leaves the site.
Intellectual Property and Reuse
Unless stated otherwise, the original texts, editorial structure, graphic elements, and visuals published on SOS Sciatique are protected by applicable rights. Some elements may belong to third parties or be used under a separate license.
- a link to a page can be shared without altering its meaning;
- a short quotation must identify the page and provide a link to the source;
- substantial reproduction, commercial adaptation, translation, or republication of a visual requires permission, unless an applicable legal exception;
- permission from SOS Sciatique does not automatically cover rights held by a third party;
- the trademarks, names, and logos of third parties remain the property of their holders.
For a reproduction request, indicate the resource, medium, audience, territory, duration, and whether the use is commercial or not on the Contact page.
External Links, Availability, and Security
External Sites
A link to a source, appointment platform, or clinic does not mean that SOS Sciatique controls all its content or practices.
Availability
The site may be interrupted for maintenance, security, technical incidents, or events beyond the reasonable control of the publisher.
Security
No online service can be declared free of all risks. Do not send sensitive data through a channel not intended for this purpose.
Acceptable Use of the Site
The visitor must use the site legally and respectfully. They must not attempt to circumvent security measures, disrupt the service, impersonate someone, transmit malicious content, or harvest content or information from other users.
The detailed rules, restrictions, and applicable terms are described in the general conditions of use. When a specific rule appears in a more specific policy, that rule applies to the subject in question.
Modification of Legal Mentions
This page may be updated to reflect a change in identity, editorial responsibility, service, policy, or legal requirement. The version displayed on the site is the one to consult.
Last Verification
July 19, 2026. A verification should also be carried out after any significant change affecting the operator, the main author, forms, or external services.
Report an issue
For an inconsistency, a legal information to correct, or a request related to rights, use the Contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Notices
Who publishes SOS Sciatique?
SOS Sciatique identifies Dr. Sylvain Desforges, B.Sc., D.O., N.D., osteopath, as the main author and declared editorial manager. The correspondence details related to the site can be found on the Contact page.
Is SOS Sciatique a medical service?
No. It is a general information site. Its pages do not replace a consultation, diagnosis, prescription, or follow-up by a licensed professional.
Is Dr. Sylvain Desforges a doctor?
No. He is identified as an osteopath and is neither a doctor nor a specialist in a medical specialty recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Can a page confirm the cause of my sciatica?
No. Similar symptoms can have different causes. An individualized assessment is necessary to interpret an examination and choose an appropriate approach.
What is the link with the TAGMED Clinic?
The main author is also the founder of the TAGMED Clinic. The site discloses this relationship when pages or buttons direct to its services and appointments.
Can I reproduce an article or image?
A link and a short properly attributed quote may be possible. For substantial reproduction, translation, adaptation, or commercial use, request permission and also check third-party rights.
How to report an error?
Use the Contact page by providing the URL, title, excerpt, identified error, and a source for verification.
Can I submit a medical report via the general form?
No. Do not submit a file, images, health insurance number, or detailed medical history via a general editorial form.
Is SOS Sciatique responsible for external sites?
The site selects links deemed useful at the time of publication but does not control the availability, content, security, or policies of external services.
What happens to the old page “Legal Notice”?
It should be replaced by the current reference page. The old address must permanently redirect to /mentions-legales/ to avoid two competing versions.
Reference texts and resources
- Act on the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector, Quebec.
- Access to Information Commission of Quebec — information for businesses.
- Copyright Act, Canada.
These links are provided to facilitate access to official texts. This page is general information about the site’s operation and does not constitute individualized legal advice.
Contact SOS Sciatique
Report an error, a question about rights, privacy, or the functioning of the site. For a clinical appointment, please use the pathway reserved for the TAGMED Clinic.
Dr Sylvain Desforges, B.Sc., D.O., N.D., osteopath
Editorial information, sources and limitations
This content is intended to inform patients about sciatica, possible causes, warning signs, and care options. It does not replace an individualized assessment.
Reference sources
References are selected according to the subject of the page: guidelines, systematic reviews, then institutional resources.
- NICE NG59 – Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s — National guideline
- HAS – Management of patients with common low back pain — French national guideline
- BMJ – Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for sciatica — Systematic review and meta-analysis
- AAOS OrthoInfo – Sciatica — Patient resource from a professional society
Complementary resources from the TAGMED network
These internal resources complement the clinical information and thematic linking. They do not replace national guidelines or systematic reviews.
Limitations of this information
The information on this page is general. It does not constitute a diagnosis, prescription, or guarantee of results. Pain radiating into the leg may have several causes; assessment should consider clinical history, examination findings, symptom progression, and, when appropriate, complementary tests.
When to seek urgent medical care
Seek urgent medical care if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle anesthesia, major or progressive leg weakness, unexplained fever, pain after significant trauma, or severe pain that rapidly worsens.
