I've Got Your Back: The Truth About Spine Surgery, Straight From A Surgeon

By Nathaniel L. Tindel and Nathaniel Tindel

Book Overview

A prominent surgeon and a veteran health writer deliver an authoritative and plain-spoken guide to what back surgery can and can't do. It tells the behind-the-scenes story of back pain, back doctors,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1463786670
• ISBN13: 9781463786670
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Surgery for back pain

I have herniated disc L5-S1 above 1 cm and mild spinal stenosis. I wanted to know whether I should go for a surgery or not. My pain level is 5-6. This book really helped me to figure out whether surgery is needed or not. Really good one

best back book i've read

I've read a number of back books and this is by far the very best! It has helped us decide against risky surgery for our Mother and the other treatments it suggest are working and she is feeling much better. I'm recommending it to anyone with back problems. It's very informative and easy to understand. Finally a guide for everyone!! 5 stars!!!

With gratitude to Dr. Nathaniel Tindel............

It is with deep gratitude to Dr. Nathaniel Tindel that I take the time to write this review. Since my back trouble had remained dormant for a few years.........my hope was to not have immediate reason to read the book - but, alas.....about a week ago the back trouble reared it's ugly head again! I found the book to be very informative and helpful. Dr. Tindel has the unique ability to clearly describe important aspects of back-pain, alternative treatments prior to considering surgery, and the proper direction to take. He does this in 'lay-persons' language without talking down to the patient. Reading the book was helpful in discerning that I was taking the right path in my own healing process as well as giving me the language needed to describe the sort of pain I was having (acute radicular pain); where it radiated from; as well as re-emphasizing the core importance of exercise and healthy diet in the healing process (and in life in general!). All this in an easy to read, fun, writing style that made the book a quick read! "I've Got Your Back" is a book to keep in your own personal library for quick reference as well as one to share with friends and loved ones.

Good advice

I found this book to be informative and well written. I especially liked the advice to do anything and everything possible other than surgery before considering surgery. This book will help you be proactive in your own back care.

Anyone who has a back problem should get this book!

Finally a book written by an expert who cares about people. This book is very straightforward and easy to read. Get it for yourself or for anyone you know who has a back problem.