The hidden cost of delaying back surgery
Spinal surgery patients frequently present to me after multiple years of managing their chronic back pain through physical therapy, injections, medications, and alternative treatment methods. Patients arrive at my office already worn out physically and emotionally drained from frustration about their chronic condition. What increases my concern is that irreversible damage has already resulted in many cases, which could have been reduced or prevented through earlier surgical treatment.
I recommend starting …


![Catching type 1 diabetes before it becomes life-threatening [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-2-190x100.jpg)


![Why high-quality embryos sometimes fail to implant [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-3-190x100.jpg)


![Treating your bone density like a retirement account [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-1-190x100.jpg)