[john70t]

If you are young....the spine may fix itself.
1)- I was 30yo and basically became crippled because my boss(es) told me to jump off a cliff and overwork my body.
2)- And so following orders, I did.
3)- This was followed by many many years of back spasms with a hamstring tight as a rock. I couldn't do dishes or stand in a supermarket line.
4)- Back.Knee.Back.Knee. Back. Knee. What the hell is causing this pain? What fixes it?
5)- Hydration, excercize, attention to posture, sleep, and better habits fixes it.

If you are younger:
American AMA spinal surgery procedures are still on the level of Neanderthals breaking rocks. Those people will probably make things worse.
The European's have artificial disk replacement.
The Asians have acupressure/acupuncture/diet.
Get more medical opinions before any fusion surgery BS load of goods. That is Plan C.