Nearly 1/2 of sciatica patients who elect to have surgery have recurrent leg symptoms 3 years after a surgery. 65% have

Nearly 1/2 of sciatica patients who elect to have surgery have recurrent leg symptoms 3 years after a surgery. 65% have recurrent back pain. Surgery is the last resort & not a cure.

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