"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote:

Hi Del,
This is the third doctor that has told me this. He is one of the most
renowned orthopedists in North FLorida.
But thanks,

Try going to a chiropractor or an osteopath.

If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Surgeons tend
to recommend surgery for everything. Back surgery is not at all a guarantee
of a god outcome, in fact, it is a guarantee of limited mobility and a very
high likelihood of long term dependence on pain killers.

I know of several people with upper & lower spine problems that have avoided
surgery with a variety of PT and home therapy regimes. Not an absolute cure,
but it keeps them off drugs and keeps them active. Surgery is final.

I'm not saying don't do it, I am just saying explore other options before
doing it.

Good luck- Doug King