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In part 1 and 2 of this little series, we looked at studies that found similar positive outcomes for patients whether they used physical/training rehab only or had the surgical intervention. This kind of information gives us the chance to consider our own attitude towards surgery.  

The issue of whether to have a surgery is not simple.  As I have tried to figure out my own health needs this year or walk through it with clients, I am continually struck by how challenging it is to have enough information to make make good decisions about potentially life-changing surgeries with very sketchy information.  The standard answers of get two opinions or check your doctor's ratings simply don't begin to cover the information needs.  At this point, I have only more questions. Among them:

When are we simply in too big of a hurry to get past pain or limitations instead of moving with the body's healing rhythm? How can we know? 

If we are in this helping, teaching, health profession, how can we help others discover?
How can we be part of creating a system that lends itself towards reduction of unnecessary surgeries?

Hope to hear your thoughts and ideas and questions on this important subject.

submitted by Cynthia Allen