Good morning, @helenicola. I am very interested in your husband and his experiences with sciatica. I agree with your conclusions. I, too have had two back surgeries and now turn to my MFR therapist to keep me at reasonable levels of discomfort.

I also have a small rubber top like accessory which I lie on a couple of times a day. You may also be able to sit in a comfy chair and position it appropriately. Takes the pain away for a couple of hours. And I too, do not want any more surgeries or replacements. Because of my SFN (small fiber neuropathy), it is difficult to imagine adding post-surgery pain and rehab requirements. Sometimes surgery can set the rest of you back a bit. Another shared decision to be made with your clinicians and providers.

May you have contentment and ease in your day.
Chris