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A skeptical (not cynical) view on attributing all pain to herniated disks.

ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST:  JAMA article comparing surgical and non-surgical care for herniated disks available by going to: Show 03 - Client interview: Stress equal fear?  The landmark study by H.K. Beecher of pain experienced by men wounded in battle can be found here.  Article on placebo effects of sham surgery can be found here.  New England Journal of Medicine article on herniated disks in people without pain can be found by clicking  here.