Is back pain ever an emergency?


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Back pain is a common ailment, but when is it a potentially life threatening emergency? Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Ryan Spiker tells us about the symptoms that should have you concerned.

Join us to learn about the latest treatments for back, neck, spine and radiating pain—many of which are non-surgical. The seminar will be free and dinner will be provided. To sign up please visit seminar.uofuhealth.org or call 801-213-7746.

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