The other choices at $500/oz. for silver will be either gold, or copper. And gold might be $5000/oz,. or higher. And copper is not a viable alternative. See, I have a brick of copper weighing 33 pounds in my shop to make this point. Copper is $3.24 per pound.
Compression of the leg nerves as they exit the spine causes shooting pain that can extend all the way down to the foot. The pain typically starts at the buttock and is felt on the side and back of the leg.
Lower Back and Leg pain. Lower back and leg pain go hand and glove together; an irritated or pinched nerve causes tingling, numbness and a deep ache in the limb. FEMORAL NERVE : Roots L2, L3 & L4 (front and side of the thigh pain especially) SCIATIC NERVE : Roots L4, L5 & S1 mainly (lower leg and foot pain especially)