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I had surgery on my back to remove a tumor. It turned out to be a herniated disk in an unusual area. Doesn’t the MRI show the difference between these two?6 years 36 weeks ago296
I have a bad lower back and so does a friend of mine. Her doctor is suggesting surgery, but my doctor says I don't need it. Why the difference in opinion?2 years 29 weeks ago304
I have a bad lower back and so does a friend of mine. Her doctor is suggesting surgery, but my doctor says I don’t need it. Why the difference in opinion?2 years 29 weeks ago333
I have a desk job. How can I lower my chances of having back problems from sitting down all day?8 years 39 weeks ago526
I have a fairly nice gym set up for myself at home. This gives me the flexibility of exercising whenever my schedule allows. I did work with a personal trainer for about a month. On my own at home, I notice that my effort seems less. Even though I am doing the same exercises, will there be the same effect as when someone is coaching me?6 years 36 weeks ago366
I have a large herniated disc that hasn't gotten better with conservative care. It looks like surgery is the next step. I'm just starting to check it out. I've heard the new minimally invasive spine surgeries are really the way to go. Is it worth traveling somewhere to get this?2 years 21 weeks ago294
I have a mild case of scoliosis. Will this be a problem for me if I take a job as an assembly-line worker at an auto plant?3 years 25 weeks ago537
I have back pain. Are there any symptoms I should watch out for that mean I should get medical help right away?8 years 39 weeks ago361
I have bad back pain. Do I need surgery?8 years 36 weeks ago366
I have had back pain off and on for the last six months. I think the long hours sitting in front of my computer may be the cause. What can I do to strengthen my back?7 years 36 weeks ago301
I have had upper back and neck pain off and on for several months. Nothing the doctor has given me has helped. Should I try something else like acupuncture or massage?6 years 36 weeks ago326
I have heard about disc replacements. What are some of the problems associated with them?1 year 51 weeks ago224
I have heard that when you get a bone fused in your back, the doctor can take some of your own bone or he can take it from someone else. If he takes it from you, where does it come from? And how do they decide what type of graft to use?2 years 1 week ago311
I have intense pain going down my leg. I have tried everything to make it go away--multiple back surgeries, strong pain medications, and almost every kind of pain management treatment possible. My doctor is recommending an epidural stimulator. What is it?8 years 36 weeks ago2518
I have just finished a physical therapy program for my back. But my therapist wants me to keep doing exercises at home. How long do I have to keep this up?8 years 36 weeks ago325
I have pain in my lower back caused by spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae in the lower spine). I will be undergoing fusion surgery, and I've been doing some research on the procedure. I've read that some doctors like to use a pedicle screw. Would a pedicle screw improve my results after surgery?8 years 36 weeks ago1091
I have so much back pain. How do I get through my day?8 years 39 weeks ago383
I have to do a lot of sitting on my job. I cannot afford an expensive ergonomic chair. Are there any other options?1 year 51 weeks ago226
I have to have back surgery, but I'm afraid about how long it will take to recover from it. Should I have it?51 weeks 2 days ago210
I heard a report from Canada that physical therapy keeps people from returning to work after an injury. Is this true?4 years 33 weeks ago272
I heard a special report that they can do disc transplantation now. I just had a artificial disc replacement. I was told if it doesn't hold or doesn't work for any reason, there are still some treatment options left. What if the donated disc dies? What happens then?2 years 7 weeks ago274
I heard about someone who had back surgery through her stomach. How (and why!) is that possible?1 year 29 weeks ago248
I heard on the news about a bunch of different guys who fell out of a tree stand while hunting and ended up paralyzed. How in the world does something like this happen?1 year 27 weeks ago207
I heard that scientists have found nerves in the bones of the spine. Aren’t nerves everywhere? How does this new information make a difference?4 years 33 weeks ago295
I heard that scientists have found nerves in the bones of the spine. Aren’t nerves everywhere? How does this new information make a difference?6 years 36 weeks ago281
I heard there’s a new treatment for fractures of the spine. It’s called “balloons for bones.” What is this?4 years 33 weeks ago285
I heard there’s a new treatment in Switzerland for low back pain called kryorhizotomy. What’s it for?4 years 33 weeks ago530
I heard you can get disc replacements now. Are these available for the neck? I have two discs that have to be removed. Maybe I could get them replaced instead.4 years 1 week ago310
I hurt my back a long time ago and every time I think it's better, it starts to hurt again. What can I do to keep this from happening?2 years 27 weeks ago341
I hurt my back about a week ago. Nothing happened then, but now I am having back pain and leg pain. Could this be caused by the injury from last week?4 years 24 weeks ago301
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