I skate on the thin edge of sciatica myself so I can relate. Only major episode was about seven year back, takes about six weeks to go away. Strangely enough I could ride a bicycle no problem. Standing upright/walking, not so much.
Yep. Been there done that. Sciatica really sucks. Like 1234Mag says, getting old is no fun. 😬
Prayers for Rocky’s speedy recovery!