Anyone have a cure for sciatica?

[ho'ard]

[quote Drew]I've had back problems off and on for many years. Usually, my lower back would suddenly cramp while doing the slightest motion, but I would end up virtually unable to move and in extreme pain. Over time, I learned to feel it coming, which helped to avoid the worst most of the time. A year ago, it happened again but didn't get better. I finally got to the point where nothing helped and my leg and toes were numb and/or in big pain. Went to the doctor and found out I had a herniated disk, and was eventually scheduled for surgery. Since I was in such pain and because of some of the tests, I was forced into no movement bed rest and I began to recover. I did not want to have surgery and because the symptoms were relieved, I cancelled the day before I was to go in. The doctor wasn't happy. After that, I found a book that has helped a lot. It's not revolutionary, but has made a difference for me. I think that the disk is still herniated, but now there is not much pain and the numbness down the back of my leg and in my toes is gone.

http://www.amazon.com/Minutes-Pain-Free-...21?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179972716&sr=8-1

Also, there are a number of back-pain related discussion groups on the internet. Some have good information, though you need to be skeptical of a lot.
Research shows those who have back surgery and those with similar problems who don't end up in about the same condition down the road. Good decision, most likely.