I had a' laminectmy'/'decompression' procedure five years ago at Mayo which was 100% sucessful in eliminating my sciatica. However I was informed that I hed 'arthiritus' in my lower back and that procedure would not correct that problem. Now I am experiencing lower back pain , I have had epidural injections in the past but am not sure if I can have them after the procedure. Any suggestions on the pain relief? I had hopes that some new treatments have come down the 'boardwalk' since then.