Hi AC2,
I've had lower back pain and sciatica occasionally for over 30 years. When it flares up, I see a chiropractor. Usual treatment regimen is 3x a week for 3-4 weeks and then reduce the frequency as progress warrants. I've had e-stim before, and it helps. It's a form of deep massage using a mat that sends electrical pulses onto your skin. It's adjustable, and once we found the right setting, I found it helpful.
Once you have the sciatica under control, you may want to talk with your doc/chiro about exercises to strengthen your abdominal core muscles.
Pete
dx 1/11
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