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Is surgery the only option for degenerative disk disease?
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No: Meds, injections, physical therapy, weight loss if needed are all part of your treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Not at all and usually surgery is a bad option.
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Many options: See a pain specialist. There ate many options that a board certified pain specialist can offer short of surgery and with much less risk.
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