Interactive Tool: Should You Consider Surgery For Your Low Back?: What’s Next?


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What’s next?


If you are concerned about back pain or other related symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, or weakness, talk to your doctor about what steps you can take. If surgery is unlikely to help, you can still take action to decrease and control your symptoms.

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Last updated: February 14, 2007
Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Reviewed By: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman

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