“You will need a surgery”, can send a shiver down your soul. Your mind will automatically be flooded with questions about the seriousness of the condition, the surgery and the chances that you will be 100% cured post surgery. Then there is also a chance of post-surgical pain and how bad it can be. The problem which is most likely to arise is that some sort of pain is inevitable after surgery. It is always a great idea to maintain a good channel of communication post surgery, with your spine specialist, so as to keep the pain under control. Pre- Surgery Care The best time to talk about pain management is before the surgery and not after it. Here are some of the essential points you should discuss with the spine specialist before stepping into the operation theater. Tell your specialist about all the medicines and supplements you are already taking, so as to avoid and dangerous drug interactions. Even though every surgery involves a certain type and level of p