Sunday, January 9, 2011

I have low back pain. My doctor recommends surgery. What do you think?

Surgery for back pain is not always needed but commonly performed. Surgery is best for people who have severe nerve compression and unrelenting back pain. Surgery is usually reserved when people have failed other supportive measures after a trial period of at least 6-9 months. If you are recommended surgery the first time you see a physician, you need to get another doctor. Even as a last resort, surgery is not always a great choice because the results suck. Best advice is enter an exercise program, lose weight, stop smoking and keep away from surgeons.

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