Dealing with back pain: Surgery is not always the answer

Daryll Dykes, MD, JD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Daryll Dykes, MD, JD,
PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Upstate orthopedic surgeon Upstate
orthopedic surgeon Daryll Dykes Daryll Dykes, MD, JD, PhD, says the
majority of cases of back pain are treated not with surgery, but
with proper rest and anti-inflammatory medications. He explains
when back pain is an emergency, and the problems that eventually
may require surgery. He also dispels some of the myths and
misconceptions about back pain. For example: Your posture
contributes less to back pain than your weight does. Dykes
specializes in spine surgery for adults and children., MD, JD, PhD,
says the majority of cases of back pain are treated not with
surgery, but with proper rest and anti-inflammatory medications. He
explains when back pain is an emergency, and the problems that
eventually may require surgery. He also dispels some of the myths
and misconceptions about back pain. For example: Your posture
contributes less to back pain than your weight does. Dykes
specializes in spine surgery for adults and children.