I've Got Your Back: The Truth About Spine Surgery, Straight From a Surgeon [Paperback]

Nathaniel L. Tindel M.D. (Author), Tamar Haspel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2007

A leading back surgeon reveals the truth about-and the alternatives to-back surgery, for more than 65 million sufferers.

According to Dr. Nathaniel Tindel, there is an alternative to back surgery in 19 out of 20 cases. This authoritative and plain-spoken guide to what back surgery can and can't do reveals behind-the-scenes information on back pain, back doctors, and back treatments delivered candidly, using case studies and clinical evidence. It arms readers with the information and the courage to ask the right doctors the right questions, so that they can make the right decisions. Topics covered include:

- What causes back pain and sciatica
- Why surgery doesn't always work
- The truth about disc replacement
- The key to successful pain management
- Back-pain emergencies
- Types of surgery and non-surgical alternatives
- Surgical risks

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dr. Nathaniel L. Tindel is Chief of Spinal Surgery at Jacobi Medical Center and the former director of the Spine Service at the Montefiore Medical Center.

Tamar Haspel has written for Health, Prevention, Men's Health, and other publications.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade; 1 edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451220218
• ISBN-13: 978-0451220219
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,150,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With gratitude to Dr. Nathaniel Tindel............, May 29, 2007

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Kathy De George (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I've Got Your Back: The Truth About Spine Surgery, Straight From a Surgeon (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice, May 12, 2007

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Barbara Massey (Wister, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I've Got Your Back: The Truth About Spine Surgery, Straight From a Surgeon (Paperback)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who has a back problem should get this book!, January 8, 2007

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Michael Goldberg (Hastings-on-Hudson, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I've Got Your Back: The Truth About Spine Surgery, Straight From a Surgeon (Paperback)

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.