Back pain is one of the most common problems in the modern world, and most of us have probably experienced it at one point or another. But how do you know if it’s something more serious? Dr Azman Raffiq, consultant neurosurgeon from Pantai Hospital KL joins us to shed more light on degenerative spine diseases and how far we’ve come with minimally invasive procedures.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  health policy,  managing disease,  wellness

Tags:  pantai hospital kl,  spine surgery,  herniated disc,  the bigger picture,  health & living,  neurosurgery,  slipped disc,  spinal cord,  paralysis,