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What can I do to avoid surgery? |
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In order for you to avoid surgery, you should try to keep your self as healthy as possible and avoid activities that cause significant wear and tear to your neck. This is easier said than done as any normal daily activities lead to wear and tear of your neck and puts you at risk for disc herniation. More severe neck spine problems, however, are seen in people who have been overly active such as professional athletes including skiers, horseback riders, etc. Lastly, some us are genetically predisposed to having herniated discs or neck problems. But all is not gloom and doom because only a very small minority of patients that have neck herniated discs need surgery. Most patients either do not have symptoms or only mild symptoms, which can be treated successfully with a host of other conservative measures.
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