Well count me in on the info.
I have had this slipped disc for 18 months now.
I`ve tried physio, osteopaths, chiropractic, acupunture, anti inflam steroids, reiki, tai chi, - all a complete waste of cash along with the self funded MRI scan.
The only surgery the NHS were prepared to do was to remove the disc, after which I would be 90% guaranteed to be left with some lower back pain for the rest of my life, but hey, it would cure the sciatia and I could go to a pain management clinic!