I usually walk around at about a 3-4 on the pain scale... very manageable. The only activity I cannot really do is running, which is a pretty big deal. Those lumbar extensions also basically cripped me last night putting my feet to sleep and back very very tight.

I know a surgeon will not touch it.... I have been told this but not given any solutions. It seems to me like this is something that needs to be fixed now before it turns into something more serious.

When I walk I wear out the front edges of my shoes because it has my hips tilted, and I kind of walk leaning forward a little bit, without noticing.

What types of treatment do you think I need? I have an appt. with my PCM on Friday and I want to go to him with a list of doctors/specialists that I wish to see.

Spinal specialist? chiro for lumbar traction? 1 on 1 physical therapy? (I tried group, and it was a joke).