Every year during open enrollment, people have the opportunity to review and alter their health insurance. Here are 6 questions that can help you make the right decision for the coming year.
You may wonder which type of doctor is best for treating your back pain. The answer isn't simple; but here are some guidelines to help you make your decision.
Finding the right surgeon to perform your surgery is critical. To find a great surgeon, check out the many resources and articles we've written on the subject.
Physiatrists who specialize in treating back pain can offer a wide array of treatment options, and many of them can help you coordinate your care among physical therapists, spine surgeons, and other spine professionals.
Anyone who has experienced chronic low back pain knows how frustrating it can be to find a doctor to help. I often see patients who have seen multiple other doctors and physical therapists and have not had relief of their pain. (After all, if non-surgical treatment was working they wouldn't be coming to me to get a surgical opinion in the first place.)
Not everyone has the luxury to shop around for a surgeon, but is the cost of ignoring these warning signs worth it? You owe it to yourself to make sure you get the best surgical outcome possible.
