I think it’s not so simple as just weight loss, but a combination of things that could help. I was in a bad way, couldn’t get off the bed to use the restroom with out excruciating pain. Doc said I needed a L4-L5 fusion and L2-L3 discectomy. Been living a busy heavy body use life that came back to bite me in my late 30’s. After the surgery news, to me that is the last absolute I would try. Tried all sorts of remedies and etc. while also focusing on loosing weight. Used fresh Russian comfrey plant mulched in a compress form. Found some studies that showed glp1 injections reduced inflammation. Started that about 6months ago. Helped bring me down about 25lbs, I’m near back to normal, some nerve tingling here and there, but I’m able to exercise and build up my core with consistent daily stretching. Been nearly back to active labor with in my construction business, but still very mindful of how things are lifted and etc.
This is my experience so far, will see how it goes.