Common Myths About Back Pain Treatment, Debunked

If you suffer from regular back pain, it’s important to understand what treatment options are available for you. You might be avoiding telling your doctor about your back pain for fear of surgery, treatment side effects, or other concerns — but those fears might be based on myths.

“As a pain management doctor, I have a lot of patients that have many misconceptions about the treatment of back pain, which may be preventing them from getting proper care,” says Kaliq Chang, MD, pain specialist in New Jersey. In this video, learn four common myths about treatment you can safely ignore.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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