Hello. I've had back pain and sciatica off and on since I was 13. I had a discectomy in Jan.'12 and this past August I had an acute herniation of another disk and am now on disability. I cannot stand or walk for very long because the sciatic pain in my right leg is excruciating. I've had 2 nerve blocks that have not helped at all and am getting a 3rd at a different level this week. My surgeon (who performed my first surgery) is recommending another surgery. I feel like I didn't really try enough alternatives yet, but my surgeon doesn't want me to do p.t. or chiropractic care because he says it may aggravate the condition. I feel torn about surgery because I am pressured to return to work asap and I don't feel like I have time to try a bunch of different treatments before deciding on surgery. Any advice would be appreciated.