How Do You Prepare For Back Surgery?
• Do your research. Whether your condition is osteoporosis, spinal stenosis or a slipped disc, there are many (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/backpain.htm#Organizations) back pain associations and online resources available to you. Before you decide to have back surgery, it is important to thoroughly understand both the risks and rewards of doing so. As a starting point, you can search Google, Yahoo,MSN or Ask.com for back surgery information. • Participate in back pain forums/message boards and talk to other patients who have been through the same procedure that you are preparing to underg