i have 3 herniated disks and sciatica (sucks too cause im only 20 yrs old) but recently within the past two months or so my condition has gotten incredibly better. my pain was very debilitating before so much so that i could hardly do anything, including sitting,standing, and all other daily mobile functions.
i did a few medical routes and the biggest medical option that helped me was getting an epidural with some anti-inflammatory stuff in it(cant remember exactly). i was also prescribed lodine with is a non-painkiller anti-inflammatory.
however, the biggest things that helped me was taking 1-Joint Support from Trader Joe's(dont know if you have any of those but its got MSM,Glucosamine,& Chondroitin). 2-getting either a memory foam mattress or mattress cover(probally the biggest help i think) and 3- doing exercises that strengthen your stomach muscles. sit ups and different styles of sit ups.
best of luck to you cause i know the debilitating pain that back pain causes.