What Raven said. And you might want to try a good sports PT or sports related massage therapist. I have got lower back pain and a nerve entrapment in my hip and massage works wonders. RUN as fast you can away from anyone who suggests you need surgery as soon as possible!...
"Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Henry David Thoreau
i just told my Doctor that my numbness has returned
and she discussed surgery... like it was an option
and i looked at her like.... not even gonna happen...