Radiculopathy: It depends on how severe is the arthritis. In earlier stages physical therapy can help. Sometimes epidural steroid injections may give short term benefit.
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Radiculopathy!: You are probably describing an s1nerve root compression, although a L5 is possible by your imprecise description. Pain is a paradoxical "good" sign, since pressure on the nerve is more minimal. Gravity traction may help, as might a steroid dose pack. But if neither work, your next date will be a spine surgeon. I always get an EMG before imaging the spine.
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