Sports are often seen as a right of passage for youngsters and can develop into a lifelong passion. Staying active is also great for health, but high-contact sports can also lead to injuries that manifest later in life. Such is the case with one patient who started having back pain that was not going away with conservative treatments, like physical therapy. After seeking a second opinion with Top US Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed, a micro-invasive surgery was performed that helped the patient find relief and get back to living an active, healthy life.