i have not tried core strengthening yet my pain is in my lower back and right leg and feel like above my hips its hurts me in all activities 24/7 i have had a consultative exam on 8/25/2011 and the doctors reports was cauda equina syndrome i have no idea what this is i have tried nsaids and does not touch the pains the gabapentin helps me a little as far as the feeling the need to urinate all the time feels like i have been holding it in four hours when i just went to the restroom i try and drink a lot of water to hydrate my self but it a horrible circle going to the bathroom is a job now
