Look up the alternative section . Try different noninvasive therapies and stick with them until you know whether they help or hurt.
I find the thai Yoga for me is working. I avoid surgery at all cost, with regards to my spine. i'm not a surgery hater, had 10 of them.. but with this.. surgery is the last option.

if pain is an issue, get a steroid injection and continue with PT or some sort.

J.