A Message From Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia (The Back Talk Doc)
Helping patients recover from back pain is a privilege I have every day here at Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates. During my many years of clinical practice, I have discovered that patients dealing with lower back pain describe their concerns in a wide variety of ways. I’ve also come to understand that the fear of the unknown can be almost as worrisome as the pain itself for most patients.
As spine specialists, we understand that back pain can be debilitating and frightening. When your back hurts, it can be very hard to do anything productive. Severe back pain can rob an individual of their freedom and create a feeling of hopelessness. When a patient is in that frightened state, we strive to help them understand exactly what is causing the pain and explain the available treatment options. In the pages of Back Talk, you will find the most common questions that patients ask us on a daily basis regarding back pain, and the treatment of its associated symptoms.
It is our hope that this booklet can address many of your questions about your spine and the most common causes of back pain. This text was written in a question and answer format that mirrors the daily discussions we have in the office with our patients suffering from back pain. I have tried to simplify the terms and describe things in a way that will be easy to understand. At the end of Back Talk, you will find a list of products and resources that may be useful in addressing your back issues. These are things that I have used personally and often recommend.
This text is not meant to be overly scientific and may not represent the opinions of every spine specialist. I have taken care not to address back pain that results from medical conditions, as that topic may involve an entirely different discussion. In addition, this booklet is not a substitute for the care of a qualified physician.
We hope this information will be very helpful to you and help to get you “Back on Track!”
Sanjiv Lakhia, DO
and the physicians of Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates
As spine specialists, we understand that back pain can be debilitating and frightening. When your back hurts, it can be very hard to do anything productive. Severe back pain can rob an individual of their freedom and create a feeling of hopelessness. When a patient is in that frightened state, we strive to help them understand exactly what is causing the pain and explain the available treatment options. In the pages of Back Talk, you will find the most common questions that patients ask us on a daily basis regarding back pain, and the treatment of its associated symptoms.
It is our hope that this booklet can address many of your questions about your spine and the most common causes of back pain. This text was written in a question and answer format that mirrors the daily discussions we have in the office with our patients suffering from back pain. I have tried to simplify the terms and describe things in a way that will be easy to understand. At the end of Back Talk, you will find a list of products and resources that may be useful in addressing your back issues. These are things that I have used personally and often recommend.
This text is not meant to be overly scientific and may not represent the opinions of every spine specialist. I have taken care not to address back pain that results from medical conditions, as that topic may involve an entirely different discussion. In addition, this booklet is not a substitute for the care of a qualified physician.
We hope this information will be very helpful to you and help to get you “Back on Track!”
Sanjiv Lakhia, DO
and the physicians of Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates
BACK TALK VIDEOWatch Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia explain why he became a doctor and describe his approach to helping patients.
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