If you are considering back surgery, especially if you are in the USA, I would strongly urge you to listen to this show, to the end. As well as the next episode number 37.

You're going to learn why spine surgery is not appropriate for the vast majority of people with back pain and find out what you should be doing instead.

Quote of the day, which Oscar winning actor said

“My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.”

Answer at the end of today's show.

Todays guest is Spine Surgeon David Hanscom MD, author of Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?: Take Control With a Spine Surgeon’s Advice.

Which is a very interesting read about the real causes of back pain and explains how back surgery gives near miraculous results - but only when it's done for the right reasons.

Dr. David says that these reasons don't apply for over 95% of back pain cases. Far too many operations are being carried out and the to use his phrase “juggernaut of aggressive spine surgery” is doing more harm than good.

Thanks for joining me for episode 36 of the Back Pain Liberation Podcast.

My name is Iain Barker, here to help you find your way out of chronic back pain.