| FAQ | I've heard that disc replacements are possible now. What are my chances for getting one of these? | Matt | 263 |
| FAQ | My doctor has referred me to a restoration program for back pain. What can I expect from such a thing? | Matt | 263 |
| FAQ | Ten years ago, I looked into having a disc replacement in my low back. The operation was still too new at that time, so I didn't do it. I'm still having back problems from degenerative disc disease. Is it safe now to get a disc replacement? | Matt | 263 |
| FAQ | I've had chronic low back pain for years. My daughter was helped by a treatment called the McKenzie method. Could this help me too? | Matt | 263 |
| FAQ | My doctor has suggested I try some cognitive-behavioral counseling for my chronic low back pain. I'm sure I have something wrong with my spine. How is this going to help me? | Matt | 263 |
| FAQ | My doctor has advised me to have a spinal fusion at two levels in my lumbar spine. Is there any way to tell ahead of time if this will work? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | My father just had a nerve block for sciatica. Isn’t this a risky treatment? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | My mother-in-law has been in steady decline from back pain over the last six months. She doesn't really seem to have intense pain. Why the increasing disability? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | When I saw the doctor for low back pain there was a ton of paperwork to fill out. One form had a test for anxiety and depression. My score showed that I was "disturbed" (as opposed to "not disturbed"). Isn't everyone in pain "disturbed"? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I've had low back pain going on 10 years now. Sometimes it's better than others. I'm starting to wonder about myself. Is there a way I could get tested to see if I need some psychologic help? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | What's the best pain reliever for the occasional bout of low back pain? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I'm having my third bout of low back pain in three months. This time there's pain going down into my right buttocks and then down my leg. I don't seem to be getting better like the first two times. Is this typical? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | My husband had surgery for a painful disc in his low back. He had good results. He's
almost pain free and able to do many of his regular household and work tasks. It's been almost six months and he's still taking pain relievers and hasn't gone back to work. Am I expecting too much? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | My husband hurt his back and was told by the doctor to get back to regular activity as soon as possible. He hasn't done this and I'm worried. Could something serious be wrong? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I'm usually a pretty positive person. As I head into back surgery next week for spinal stenosis, how high can I set my expectations? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I have a problem with slipping vertebrae and slipping discs. After two operations to fuse two separate levels, I still have low back pain. The doctor says my low back is "too flat." Why does this make a difference? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I'm 88-years young and still going strong. I could do a lot more if I didn't have so much back pain. The doc says it’s a combination of spinal stenosis and arthritis of the spinal joints. Is there a treatment that could work for both? I definitely don't want to have surgery. | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | My wife hurt her back yesterday. We don't have insurance so we're trying to figure out if she really needs to see a doctor. Are there any red flags to point out when medical care is really needed? We definitely can't afford an MRI. | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I've had low back pain for three months now, and it's not going away. My doctor wants me to see a psychologist. I know it's not all in my head so why do I need to see a shrink? | Matt | 264 |
| FAQ | I'm recovering from an intense three weeks of back pain. I'll start back to work next Monday. When is it safe to go back to my bowling league and softball team? | Matt | 264 |
