Hi my name is Steven, I'm currently 19 years old turning 20 in a week. I'm not quite sure if this is the correct place i should be posting this. Please let me know if i've made a mistake.

I've had sciatica, officially for a year but have had nerve pain because of compressed lumbar discs for over 2 years. The pain happens when i sit for too long or when i bend over and i get a shooting pain into my left leg.

I've been referred for treatment chiropractor (i think thats the title) who gave me message therapy and heat therapy. That only worked in the short run and the pain came back quickly.

Then I saw a specialist who told me surgery wasn't recommended for me.

Then I saw a physiotherapist for awhile who gave me some exercises to alleviate the pain. It didnt help with the cause though.

And just a few days ago i noticed when i bend my neck i get a shooting pain in my left arm, so now I am really worried.

I guess I'm just seeking some opinions from people who have/had sciatica and how they went about treating/managing it. Thanks everyone.

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