When Back Pain Strikes: Why Surgery Isn't Always the Answer

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When Back Pain Strikes: Why Surgery Isn't Always the Answer

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Published on Feb 1, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:33

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Episode Description
Most back pain doesn't require surgery—so why are we spending two billion dollars over a three-year period on it?
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