Sciatica hit me at age 61. Tried everything with little to moderate success. Finally decided to work with my PT to find methods to strengthen hips, glutes and core without pissing off the back. After a little trial and error came up with a program that keeps the big pain away IF I do it regularly. That and keeping the sugars away from my mouth. Inflammation is nasty and just magnifies the problem. Working my way back, as 2025 was my highest mileage year since the sciatic pain began. Still strengthening and mostly improving at age 68.