Have you ever left your doctor's office frustrated and feeling as if no one understood or cared about your pain? It seems unbelievable, but there are many patients who are dealing with crippling back or neck pain that have been told there isn't anything that can be done - short of surgery. But even then, there are no guarantees their pain will diminish. This book was written for these patients. Within these pages you will discover information that will: Explode the myth that surgery is always the best, or only, option for pain. Show you why patients may not get good answers from the medical system. Define and explain in relatable terms the root causes of back and neck pain. Confront what happens when back surgery fails. Explain proven viable treatment options that don't include surgery. Show patients how to work with their own bodies to heal long term. Reveal what can happen to patients who don't advocate for themselves. People who continue to live with chronic pain can suffer from hidden depression, fear, and desperation. No one deserves to live with pain or frustration.