Ask the Doctor Back Pain Non Surgical Treatment New Innovations in Spine Surgery

Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. In addition, the pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking.

Host Dr. Eugene Hammell talks with his guest Donald M. Whiting, MD about the back pain, non-surgical treatment and new innovations in spine surgery on this episode of "Ask the Doctor" which was recorded in the Peters Township Community Television studio on March 20, 2013. "Ask the Doctor" is produced in conjunction with Canonsburg General Hospital.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide.

Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and proper body mechanics often will heal your back within a few weeks and keep it functional. Surgery is rarely needed to treat back pain.

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