I've had lower back, discs, hip, and leg (disc pressuring sciatic nerve) problems for several years. I'm scheduled to have my second steroid epidural shot next Monday. The first shot helped and hopefully the second and third along with exercise and weight loss will help.

Luckily, I'm retired because I've been barely able to walk to the mail box since last spring. I'm better now and hopefully can go to the range after my shot next Monday. Haven't been in nearly 3 months.

I don't have any advice other than follow the doc's orders. I've seen 2 back doctors and have goon through 2 rounds
of therapy since June. The shot has helped more than anything so far. Pain pills, muscle relaxers, and oral steroids didn't
do one bit of good.