I find that sciatica or pain down the buttock to back of leg is still a growing cause for patients to seek out care from a spine specialist. This is usually from inflammation from the disc or blockage of nerve at lower two disc spaces. Spinal stenosis is the other big cause. Most of the times stretching in combination with nerve block under fluro removes 80 percent of the symptoms and surgery is not necessary. We then try to look at wellness and even gait to help prevent future return of pain. The main goal is return to activity such as golf,tennis,and even bowling!