Does she do the sciatic stretch? One is putting your foot on a firm chair, or pole, than put your elbow on your knee and rock forward then back slowly and gently a couple times. This is an elementary move, but since I've also had this over 40 years I've only met 2 people who have heard about it. Depending on the individual, starting most exercise with heat; hot packs, infra red..then ending them with a little ice (not always the ice) really helps. Just like stretching b4 walking. Another good one is the figure eight with your toe/leg, tracing it along the floor with your toe moving a straight leg in a gradually widening width as you let the hip unlock with gentle, slow movements. Let me know if it's too much-I'm too old to get offended! Classical Stretch has some great ones on myofascial release that might help. Maybe print some off to show the doctor...Best Wishes. LillyAnne

Hi Jim , yes it started out in the 70's I injured my back and went to chiropractor took a month of rest before back to work which I did concrete work should of gave it up then. But had my own business so kept at it anyway pain standing still or on feet in right side. Never really got better just learned to tolerate it. Gradually got worse and worse finally went to back surgeon with it and he did MRI and said surgery I was against fusion And he said if he got in there and determined it would be to weak without it he would do it. All I wanted was cleaned up . Long story short I put it off till 2 weeks ago and in that time developed scoliosis and more pinched nerves and lot's of opiates and fentynol patchs but yes to second opinion, I definitely recommend it for your wife and try to avoid opiates as a solution. I'm ordering a book on amazon called Step by step back surgery by Kady Dash.has good reviews. Anyway good luck And check things through and through.

Thank you for the suggestions, @lillyanne I'll pass them on to my wife. She does some stretching exercises every night, and they've helped with both her knee and hip.

Jim