My doctor told me that I have arthritis of my spine and that I should learn to live with the pain. Is this true? PDF Print E-mail
No. Health professionals of many different backgrounds have many different ways to treat arthritis of the spine. Spine surgery is only a small part of the available treatments for patients that have pain related to their aging spine. Although arthritis of the spine and the pain from these changes are difficult to treat, they are often very treatable. It is to your benefit that you seek out health care professionals who specialize in the care of the spine and become educated about treatment options available to you