There are a lot of info of what works for various people and what works for one person may not work for another as is pretty evident in reading all of this. I have been to good bone crunchers and bad ones as well as docs. The bottom line is that you keep trying until the pain is taken care of. I had a parishioner who ended up going on disability about 2 years ago because of sciatic pain. I believe he had surgery before going on disability, but it really did not help. He ended up having surgery by another doc this year on his back which was a huge success. I think he goes back to the doc this week where he will probably be cleared to look for work again. I have had other people who have had the shots that last for months and others that last for days. So I guess that I am trying to say not to give up because constant pain can throw you into depression and just make your life miserable.