I am 64. I have had forms of it for more years than not. When it got really bad several years ago, I went to neurosurgeon. Had MRI. Gave me several choices: surgery, injections, or PT. I chose PT since it was not invasive. I really didn't think it would work. But it did. It REALLY did work. I now have a set of stretching exercises to use when it flares up. I'll never be 100% but I've been able to keep walking and keep playing drums. Some mornings I'm feeling pretty stiff. Can't put on my socks or shoes. Or sometimes at night after a lot of steps or a gig I'm really hurting. The stretching helps alleviate the pain. Sometimes it's almost magic. Sometimes it's less effective and I supplement with NSAID. But I've avoided surgery and injections. I recommend you consult a neurosurgeon, get a full work-up, and get their recommendations. And, if one of recommendations is PT - try it. It worked for me!