Do not settle yet! That is tooo cheap, you might have problems later, and it doe not sound like you are doing too well now, I have problems with l-5&s1 but I am a lot older! Do you have nerve problems such as tingling in your leg, foot? If you do settle for just a small amount, make sure your medical is covered separately and permanantly. An epidural steroid injection might help but some times you do need more than one and you can only get so many in one year, I have had quite a few, they have helped some, but not others. I live everyday with pain so I understand what you are going thru! I am no Dr. Have you tried light physical therapy, light swimming therapy, spa therapy? I am not totally against chiropracters but their are some that can make you worse, have you tried acupuncture, that is just like chiropractors(some good, some not). Good luck to you, and keep us posted and stay on your dr's. Butt, until you get better!
Sincerely,
sandy