Is Spine Surgery Right for You?

What to Consider Before Spine Surgery

More than 7 out of 10 cases of neck or low back pain will improve without surgery, so it’s important to understand what surgery can do — and what it cannot do. This guide discusses in easy to understand language the science behind spine surgery and what to know to get the best outcome.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• The conditions that benefit from spine surgery, according to medical studies (and you’ll get the links to these studies so you can read them yourself)
• What you should try before considering spine surgery
• What types of interventional pain management might be a better alternative
• What factors you should research about your spine surgeon