If it's Sciatica, a stick is not always helpful, steady exercise is best. But it may be something worse, have you consulted your doctor?
mollyboo
sunnyB, Thank you for your responce...it seems I have lumbar degenerative disks, a pinched nerve, and a bulding disk, stenosis and severe arthritis...Apparently, there are so many things wrong they do not recommend surgery...bicycling, swimming and alternate ice & heat. So far still in a lot of pain. OY.....Thank you for your suggestions.
molly
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