Yikes blue I'm sorry for all you're going through.

For your lower back (and I've had laminotomies at S1/L5/L4), you may need to stretch the lower back to relieve some of the pressure on the sciatic nerves in the lumbar spine. An MRI would reveal this. In my case, I was surprised that there was such a simple answer. I would get periodic pain and cramping, mostly in my hamstrings. The stretching helped. I'm not talking about long term sciatica-related pain - just short but intense cramps in the hamstrings, calves, even foot arches.

Your hips are another matter. Have you had them xrayed to see if there is osteoarthritis present? You may need to get them replaced.

I think you'll need the guidance of a back surgeon for sciatica, and a hip/knee ortho surgeon for your hips.

Sorry I don't have more to offer. I do wish you all the best.

Joe