Degenerative Disc Disease and Sciatica: What Works in 2026

You've had an aching lower back for years, but now the pain runs down your leg. Your MRI report mentions degeneration, a bulge, and nerve compression, while different clinics recommend exercise, injections, surgery, or stem cells. It's hard to know which finding matters and which treatment actually fits. Degenerative disc disease and sciatica aren't interchangeable…