iv been on the waiting list for my operation for 9 months now. my doctors didn't really give me any other options. i had severe pain in the same way as you so i decided to look on the internet for pain relief as i was taking many painkillers and they were wearing me out.
i found these 2 websites and did the stretches every day. i also bounced 5 mins on a fitness ball or trampoline every day and within a few weeks i noticed the pain was reduced. after a month or two the pain was reduced by 90% im now thinking do i even need the operation. i really hope this helps.
hi emma, those exercises ar egood, also the hospital do back classes, try to get onto one, my prolapsed disc was operated on, sadly due to to negligent gp, so hope you get better,
carlee