well, MRI showed that root of sciatic nerve was compressed by L7-L8 disk, so a doctor recommended him an operation.
I do not know details, but my friend explained me that this emulsion, based on gum turpentine, restores metabolism and opens closed capillaries, this method was invented by Zalmanov almost 60 years ago in France. It's not expensive, just takes time and patience.
Anyway, after about 6 or 7 procedures my friend felt much better and could drive his car again. If I remember right he had more 20 procedures and no any operation was needed.