[Tadpole]

Sounds like sciatica; a herniated disc between 2 of your vertebrae. McKinzie exercises work! However, you need an orthopedic doctor to prescribe which of those exercises you need. It depends on where the herniated disc is located.

In 1993 I was diagnosed with a herniated disc between the 3rd & 4th vertebrae; confirmed with an MRI. I was scheduled to take a month-long trip in 2 days and wouldn't cancel it so, rather than an operation, my doctor prescribed the McKinzie exercise program, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, pain, and steroids. It worked!!! I've had chronic back and sciatica off and on since then, but only because I get careless and do something dumb. My back punishes me for it. And all I need to do is the specific exercises given me back in 1993, and in one to 3 days it's gone. Better than an operation!