re: Back Pain - Sciatic Nerve

I've been through it all and then some..when i was 17 herniated discs at L4 and L5 after a brutal football injury. Had to get a laminectomy done. Was fine for about 7-8 years save some slight discomfort and limited ROM but I wasn't thinking about it this summer and lifted some heavy backup batteries for an MRI for my job and now the pain is searing again.

Got an MRI done, bulging discs but no herniations. L4-S1 is fricked with scar tissue and narrowing of the nerve passageway(spinal stenosis). I am in intense physical therapy and hot baths/stretching and each morning it takes me 10 minutes to put on my shoes. Excruciating pain most mornings can't even bend to pick up something on the floor. 25 years of age. Don't mess up your back.