Originally Posted by pursuance

Lower back pain yes, but never shooting down the legs.
Lost some weight + worked on abdominal strength and as long as I keep moving it stays at bay.
Wore a T.E.N.S. unit everyday for almost two years while working as a HD truck diesel mechanic because of my lower back pain. I know pain.

You might want to buy a used TENS and give it a try as per your MD.