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What You Should Do Right Away
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If this is your first episode of back or back related leg pain and it has been present for more... Read More →
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Assessment & Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Know When It’s Time To Seek Professional Advice
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While most people find they can manage their back and related leg pain alone, some situations... Read More →
Taking Care of Your Symptoms and Recovery
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How people experience back and back-related leg pain varies—not only from person to person, but... Read More →
Surgical Options
Key Facts About Back Surgery
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Undergoing back surgery is a big decision. If you are considering this treatment, chances are... Read More →
Three Common Problems That Could Lead To Back Surgery
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Back surgery is done for a variety of reasons, to correct deformity, reduce and fix a fracture... Read More →
Three Common Back Surgery Procedures
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Each of the three common problems has a typical surgical solution. All of the problems may... Read More →
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Surgical Questions
“How risky is back surgery?”
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Even today, many people—including some health professionals—believe that back surgery is a... Read More →
“What kind of preparations should I make before the operation?”
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Many people scheduled for back surgery wait months before their operations take place. During... Read More →
“Will I need a general anesthetic?”
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This depends on many factors—the actual procedure being done, your age and general health, your... Read More →
Recovery Information
Taking Care of Your Symptoms and Recovery
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How people experience back and back-related leg pain varies—not only from person to person, but... Read More →
Returning To Your Daily Activities
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One of the most frustrating things about back pain is how much it interferes with even the... Read More →
Returning To Normal After Back Surgery
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Keeping track of your recovery If your surgery was more extensive and you face a longer course... Read More →
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Myths & Facts
I can hardly move. Something must really be wrong with me.
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Many people who suffer a first attack of back and back-related leg pain think something must be... Read More →
If I just take it easy for a week and rest on the sofa, will the pain go away?
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It’s natural to think that resting is the best way to relieve back pain because moving hurts.... Read More →
I have to see my doctor right away or maybe even go to the hospital.
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If this is your first attack and it is still hurting after a few weeks, it’s probably a good... Read More →
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