The Back Pain Roadmap: Expert Perspectives to Help You Own Your Path to Recovery

If you're in the middle of trying to figure out what to do about your back pain, whether that means researching your diagnosis, weighing surgical options, or trying to understand what recovery actually looks like, this episode was made for you. We've done something a little different with this one... We went back through some of our most powerful conversations and pulled the moments that matter most for patients at exactly this stage of their journey. Think of it as a "greatest hits", built around the questions we hear most often, and the answers that have resonated most with our listeners over time. You'll hear from VSI spine surgeons like Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Ehsan Jazini on what a surgical consultation should look like, and why so many patients end up making decisions without the full picture. You'll also hear from Dr. Colin Haines, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, and Dr. Yash Mehta on why pain persists, what it's actually telling you, and when it's time to stop waiting for it to 'get better'. And you'll hear from one of our Physician Assistants as well as two patients, Rachel and Nick, on what the other side of spine surgery recovery really looks like. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer sense of the questions worth asking, the options worth exploring, and what it actually means to go into a spine surgery decision , and your recovery, feeling prepared. If any of these conversations resonate with you, we'd encourage you to go deeper. Links to the full YouTube video episodes with every doctor and patient featured today are below: On Pain Relief: Dr. Haines Says, "It's Not Normal to Hurt": Episode 70Dr. Bharara Shares the Risks of Pushing Through Pain: Episode 85Dr. Mehta's Tips for Lasting Back Pain Relief: Episode 75 On Spine Surgery: Dr. Jazini & Dr. Good on Pain After a Prior Surgery: Episode 76Dr. Good Explains Spinal Fusion vs. Disc Replacement: Episode 37Dr. Jazini Shares the Importance of an Individualized Approach: Episode 58VSI Surgical Team Gets Real about Preparing for Surgery: Episode 65 On Spine Surgery Recovery: Dr. Good on How to Accelerate Recovery: Episode 82Nick's Disc Replacement Journey: Episode 86Rachel's Disc Replacement Recovery: Episode 84 Watch the video version of this epiosde on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2DN2URL4mUs?si=DW2hKiavZRPXa0BL Read the adjoining blog: https://www.spinemd.com/resources/podcasts/the-back-pain-roadmap-from-experts/ Ready to explore your options? Visit VSIspine.com to schedule a consultation with a spine specialist who can discuss an individualized treatment plan to help you overcome your neck and back pain. ❤️ Love this episode? Rate & Review this podcast to let us know your honest feedback.