No it isn't. Most that are on something like Norco for disc pain started off on Tylenol. That didn't work so they moved on.
Also, as you should know, surgery may work for a time but the chances of adhesions growing on the surgical area, creating the same pain, is common.
I agree with the statement about surgery.
Anyone with neck or low back pain that does not resolve over a 6 to 8 weeks period on their own, should see a McKenzie Cerfified therapist in their area. You can look them up at:
Mckenzie Institute dot com
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