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Can you recover from major spine surgery without a single narcotic? Yes. Here is how we do it. In this recent interview on Fox 11 Los Angeles, I sat down with Marla Tellez to discuss a new cannabis-derived drug for back pain—but more importantly, we dove into the root causes of the back pain epidemic and how to fix it without relying on opioids. Currently, 600 million people worldwide (and 25% of the US workforce) suffer from chronic back pain. Why? It comes down to lifestyle. 🚨 The Hidden Causes of Back Pain: Poor Sleep Posture: Sleeping on your stomach damages your spine over decades. Bad Ergonomics: Sitting at a desk all day or bending/twisting incorrectly to pick up kids. Inflammatory Diets: Bad nutrition triggers a cascade of inflammation in the body. Sarcopenia: A lack of lean muscle mass and poor bone density leaves your spine unsupported. 💡 The Narcotic-Free Protocol: Since March 2018, I have not prescribed a single narcotic post-surgery. How? By treating the entire human being before we ever hit the operating room. We optimize your body using: ✅ Body composition scans to check visceral fat and lean muscle ✅ Pilates, Yoga, and McKenzie exercises ✅ Peptide therapy and GLP-1s ✅ Natural anti-inflammatories: Ginger, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Arnica ✅ Crucial Supplements: Vitamin D3, K2, and Magnesium When you optimize the body, the body heals itself. If you do need an ultra-minimally invasive surgery, your recovery will be faster, safer, and opioid-free. Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Leave a comment below with what treatments have (or haven't) worked for you! 👇 Dr. Hooman Melamed is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, sciatica, revision spine surgery, motion-preserving spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and complex spinal disorders, scoliosis, and Bertolotti Syndrome