I agree and I said I would never do a spine surgery. I’m 80 also. But my legs are in so much pain and numb. I’ve done so many injections. Medications.
I’ve research sciatica and finding exercises. I e all received a new brace today but have not tried it. It’s a NOORO goes around lower hip and another attached brace goes on upper leg.
Will try it and respond about it
Also starting ginger poultice patch on lower back.
I am hesitant. But he says only a one inch incision. And scraping

@robinc1 Welcome to Connect. Do you have spine patient experience you wish to share?