Back pain will affect about 80% of the population at some point in their life. Fortunately only about 10% of those suffering with back pain will need surgery. For those that do, here are 10 questions you should ask:
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1. Why do I need back surgery?
2. What will you be doing?
3. What are the benefits and risks of having this surgery?
4. Have you done this surgery before?
5. How many of these surgeries have you performed?
6. How successful is this surgery?
7. Which hospital is best for this surgery?
8. How long will it take me to recover?
9. Is there some other way to treat my condition?
10. What will happen if I wait or don’t have the surgery?
There’s a national campaign that encourages patients to ask questions and be more involved in their health care. I tell my patients all the time that doctors and therapists should be treated just like someone you have working on your house. You wouldn’t tolerate poor communication or rude behavior. Why should you tolerate it from your doctor?
I came across a nice little video that puts this concept in perspective. I thought you might enjoy it. Just click here ⇒ Questions Are The Answer.
The Erase Your Back Pain program is a non-surgical approach to back pain and gets results fast. You can get the entire scoop by going here ⇒ No More Back Pain!
I welcome and encourage your comments and questions. Let me hear from you below.
Dedicated To Erasing Your Back Pain,
Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc
Clinical Specialist
Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
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Groin pain — intermittent. When it acts up I often get have pain down back of thigh. Not a sharp pain. One side only. Pain sufficient to impede long walks. No pain in back itself. MRI done. Initial series of injections in spine provided some minor relief. NSAIDs ineffective. Do your suggested treatments address this problem?
Sounds like a classic muscle imbalance.
If you’d like to arrange a free phone consultation, go to http://eraseyourbackpain.com/contact.
I’d be glad to assist you.
Thank you for all the information you have sent out re. back pain. I studied all options, and came to the conclusion that I needed surgery.
Three weeks ago, I had surgery to releive pain on the sciatica nerve. I had extreme pain in my lower back, and left leg. I had the surgery done by a neurosurgeon, and it was a complete success.
Now I can walk again, and the Doctor said I can play golf again in about six weeks, and also start slowly bacck at the gym.
By the way, I am 82 years young!
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