Back & Neck Pain: When You Should Seek Care

In this episode, Dr. Burak Ozgur, neurosurgeon and director of the Hoag Spine Center, provides guidance as to when patients should seek medical attention after experiencing back and neck pain. Dr. Ozgur shares practical tips on how you can prevent back and neck pain, such as walking in between long periods of sitting, creating a work environment that promotes good posture and stretching before and after physical activity. Dr. Ozgur also explains the multi-disciplinary team of specialists at Hoag who create a care plan that is tailored to each patient’s needs.