I have nerve pain down my right leg. I have a history of a fusion at L4/L5 in 1999. I am pretty active and recently developed the pain which has crippled me. I am actively icing the area, stretching , electrical stim, massage and walking. I was started on a prednisone pack today. I do not want surgery but want to be better before October 5th when I begin hiking the Grand Canyon. Can you suggest anything else?
Hi, From history it seems that you might be having sciatica pain due to fusion of L4/L5 vertebrae. Now go for x-ray or CT scan for the condition of your L4/L5 vertebrae. Do back extension exercise regularly. Avoid staircase or climbing Grand Canyon. Short way diathermy and Lumbar traction will be of great effect. Ok and take care.