Before giving consideration to spinal surgery, I suggest seeing a pain management doc who can do directed steroid injections in the spinal area. I have had them and they do work. My last one was over three years ago and I am still pain free. Surgery, especially of the spine should be an absolute last resort. Surgery might make the situation better but maybe not. Go for the least invasive solutions before surgery.

It is important to have a strong core area to support the spine so exercise should also help.

Please ask your Physio if you would benefit from using use 2lb weights on hip L & R, On ankles and for each wrist. For pain I use CBD balm... it comes in different strength. It's a life saver. IT gets me through the day. Very seldom do I need. second application. CBD balm does not going into hour blood stream. Good Luck.

I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis (severe L4/L5) and was experiencing significant shooting sciatica pain. I had read about the Esther Gokhale’s Primal Posture method and did a one day training with her. Short story, I avoided surgery and can’t remember a sciatica pain in more than two years. Everyone needs to make their own informed decision, but I highly recommend looking into it before jumping into surgery.