Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think your husband is suffering from chronic backache with sciatica.. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics ( diclofenac). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required.,neurotropics such as mecobalamine once DAILY. You can discuss with your treating Doctor. . Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation( weekly with milk) can be taken. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. He need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered