What to do for l5s1pinched nerve. nerve dr. took me out of work for 1week pushing me to take gabapentin. no other help. what should i do?

Conservative Care: Fortunately, most people can obtain good relief of their symptoms of radiculopathy with conservative treatment. This may include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, and avoiding activity that strains the neck or back. The majority of radiculopathy patients respond well to this conservative treatment, and symptoms often improve within 6 weeks to 3 months.

If rest did not help: You might need an epidural steroid injection. Physical therapy should be tried first.