If you are considering back surgery, you might be interested in hearing stories from other people who have had back surgery. Or you may want to actually talk to someone who has had back surgery.
Approximately 500,000 back procedures are done in the United States each year. So there are lots of people who have experience with what it’s like. You may have questions like:
- Does spine surgery really work?
- What are the alternatives?
- How painful is the recovery?
- What side effects are there?
- How do I deal with a complication?
- How do I find out more about the back operation I am going to have?
Communities of patients with back problems are growing. One of the more active communities is the Better Way Back. Take a look. And if you do, we would appreciate any feedback you might have about the program or any advice you may have for other patients.
The Better Way Back