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Expert Urges Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Spinal Surgery

10/30/2025

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Dr. Baxter is a consultant neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery.
He has established several centers for spinal care in the United Kingdom.
Back pain affects 80% of people.
The NHS spends £200 million on spinal surgery each year.
He emphasizes that many conditions are preventable through lifestyle changes, early consultations, hydration, and mobility exercises to maintain spinal health.

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Story summary

Dr. Baxter is a consultant neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery.
He has established several centers for spinal care in the United Kingdom.
Back pain affects 80% of people.
The NHS spends £200 million on spinal surgery each year.
He emphasizes that many conditions are preventable through lifestyle changes, early consultations, hydration, and mobility exercises to maintain spinal health.