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Are there alternative treatments for back pain?
Acupuncture, diets rich in foods with anti-inflammatory properties, even chiropractor
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What should I ask my doctor about my back pain?
Ask your doctor why you have pain in your back, says Andy Hecht, MD, co-director of Spine
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How important are diet and exercise in preventing back pain?
Diet and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to increased stress on your back and neck and lead
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What does smoking have to do with herniated discs?
Smoking can lead to disc degeneration. In this video, Andy Hecht, MD, co-director of Spine
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Should I get physical therapy for my back or neck pain?
Physical therapy may save you from having to have surgery. In this video, Andy Hecht, MD,
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What is the future of spine surgery?
Less invasive surgery, disc replacement surgery, using growth factors to help grow bones
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Is there research that supports spine surgery over conservative care?
When back pain is interfering with quality of life, surgery may be an option. In this video,
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How can I tell if I have a herniated disc or spinal stenosis?
Herniated discs tend to occur in younger patients. Spinal stenosis is associated with aging,
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What are the recovery times for microdiscectomy surgery?
Recovery times for microdiscectomy surgery vary depending on your activity level. In this
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What are the risks for cervical microdiscectomy surgery?
Difficulty swallowing, hoarseness and slow or no fusion of the bones are the biggest risks
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What are the risks of lumbar microdiscectomy (LMD) surgery?
The most common risk after microdisectomy surgery is herniating the disc again. In this
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Why would I need back or neck surgery?
The vast majority of back and neck surgeries are to repair herniated discs. In this video, Andy
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What kinds of surgeries are done for a neck disc injury?
There are two typical surgeries for cervical herniated discs. In this video, Andy Hecht, MD,
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How has back surgery changed?
Most back surgeries are now done with minimally invasive techniques. In this video, Andy Hecht,
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What are my options for cervical spine surgery?
There are three options for cervical spine surgery. In this video, Andy Hecht, MD, co-director
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