Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?

Everyday people see surgeons about their back pain. But how do you know when (or even if) back surgery is appropriate for you? Until now that decision relied heavily on what your spine surgeon told you and, unfortunately, spine surgeons overall are not making great decisions on your behalf . (see prior podcasts on the […]

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Welcome to the Pain Rebel Podcast by Straight Shot Health! This is the podcast for those frustrated with the current "pain management" system and are struggling to find the path to create a new, better, future for their clients or themselves. Hosted by Dr. Kevin Cuccaro, a fellowship trained pain specialist and pain educator, each episode provides straightforward information on how to understand and apply the science of pain for safe and effective pain care. From calling out low value and harmful therapies to challenging common, but false, beliefs about pain, Dr. Cuccaro cuts through misinformation and misconceptions so clinicians can help their clients get better rather than settle for managing misery.