Hi Shawn,
Most people who have had a serious back problems find that it goes down their legs and that surgery or a procedure of some description, makes everything go away which is great.
Do remember that not everybody makes 100% recovery but most people are better than before a procedure or surgery.
Take your time and gain as much knowledge from here as you can, KNOWLEDGE is power, be able to speak on the same level to your medical professionals as they speak to you. I wish you well in your search for relief of all your pain
Best,
Alastair