Surgery vs. non-invasive treatment -- which is better for herniated discs?

Sunday, December 29, 2013 - 22:00 in Health & Medicine

For patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to nonsurgical treatment, concludes an eight year follow-up study.

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