Pinched nerve in back

I have a herniated disk. When it moves and gets fluid around it I am imobilized. Bad enough and I can't put one foot in front of the other. I was supposed to have part of thye disk removed years ago but did not go thru with it. Usually a week, pills, and laying on a board or the floor and I am good. It has beesn a while since the last one , touch wood.............scary **** though.